Ethics, Humans and Other Animals: An Introduction with Readings (Philosophy and the Human Situation) - Softcover

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Rosalind Hursthouse

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This introductory textbook is ideally suited to newcomers to philosophy and ethical problems. Rosalind Hursthouse carefully introduces the three standard approaches in current ethical theory: utilitarianism, rights, and virtue ethics. She links each chapter to readings from key exponents such as Peter Singer and Mary Midgley and asks students to think critically about these readings for themselves. Key features include clear activities and activities, chapter summaries and guides to further reading.

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About the Author

Hursthouse Rosalind is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the Open University. She is the author of OnVirtue Ethics and editor of Virtues and Reasons.

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ISBN 10:  0415212413 ISBN 13:  9780415212410
Publisher: Routledge, 2000
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