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Critical Reasoning in Ethics: A Practical Introduction - Hardcover

Thomson, Anne

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9780415171847: Critical Reasoning in Ethics: A Practical Introduction
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0415171849 ISBN 13: 9780415171847
Publisher: Routledge, 1999

Synopsis

Critical Reasoning in Ethics is an accessible introduction that will enable students, through practical exercises, to develop their own skills in reasoning about ethical issues such as:
* analysing and evaluating arguments used in discussions of ethical issues
* analysing and evaluating ethical concepts, such as utilitarianism
* making decisions on ethical issues
* learning how to approach ethical issues in a fair minded way
Ethical issues discussed include the arguments about abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, animal rights, the environment and war.
The book will be essential reading for philosophy, health, social work and nursing courses.

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About the Author

Anne Thomson is part-time lecturer in Philosophy and a Fellow of the School of Economic and Social Studies at the University of East Anglia. She is the author of the acclaimed Critical Reasoning: A Practical Introduction, also published by Routledge.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
1999
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415171849
ISBN 13 
9780415171847
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
222
Rating
  • 3.47 out of 5 stars
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