Everyday morality: An introduction to applied ethics - Softcover

Mike W Martin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534097383 ISBN 13: 9780534097387

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 1988

Synopsis

Book by Martin, Mike W.

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About the Author

Mike W. Martin is Professor of Philosophy at Chapman University (Orange, California). He is the author of many articles in applied ethics, and he is author, coauthor, or editor of ten books, most recently FROM MORALITY TO MENTAL HEALTH: VIRTUE AND VICE IN A THERAPEUTIC CULTURE (from Oxford University Press).

Review

Preface. Part One: CHARACTER AND CONDUCT. 1. Morality and Self-Interest. 2. Theories of Right Action. 3. Theories of Virtue. Part Two: MULTICULTURAL ETHICS. 4. Diversity and Relativism. 5. Religious Ethics. 6. Feminism. 7. Race and Ethnic Identity. Part Three: LIFE AND DEATH. 8. Abortion. 9. Suicide and Euthanasia. 10. Animals. 11. Environment. 12. Terrorism and Evil. Part Four: MORAL AUTONOMY AND MENTAL HEALTH. 13. Self-Respect. 14. Self-Knowledge and Self-Deception. 15. Self-Control and Courage. 16. The Therapeutic Trend. 17. Drug Abuse. Part Five: SEXUAL MORALITY. 18. Sex and Love. 19. Homosexuality and Homophobia. 20. Pornography and Fantasy. 21. Marriage and Adultery. Part Six: COMMUNITY AND WEALTH. 22. Money. 23. Meaningful Work. 24. Computers and Community. 25. Community Service. Notes. Index.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
• Publication date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534097383
• ISBN 13: 9780534097387
• Binding: Paperback