Ethics in a Nutshell: The Philosopher's Approach to Morality in 100 Pages

Deaton, Matt

ISBN 10: 0989254240 / ISBN 13: 9780989254243

Published by Notaed Press, 2017

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Title: Ethics in a Nutshell: The Philosopher's ...

Publisher: Notaed Press

Publication Date: 2017

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Synopsis:

An ethics bowl fan and adjunct ethics professor, you may know me from YouTube hits such as, “Sandel’s Justice Chapter 2: Utilitarianism,” or “How to Write an Ethics Paper” or even EthicsBowl.org.

Ethics in a Nutshell is my concise, accessible and more-laid-back-than-most introduction to the philosopher’s approach to right and wrong, which boils down to the logical, methodical pursuit of truth, with a little help from our moral intuitions.

Its goal is not to replace whatever method you currently use to answer moral questions. But the hope is that you’ll find some of it worth your while – let reason and common sense be your guides.

Cheers, and feel free to post questions via the “Ask Matt” interface at EthicsinaNutshell.org, Matt

From the Author:

One unique feature of Ethics in a Nutshell is that it includes free, concise lectures on each of the chapters. Just search for Ethics in a Nutshell on YouTube to see all nine.Begin with chapter one: Introduction to get a feel for what academic philosophy and ethics are all about. Then get clarity on how philosophical ethics is distinct from other forms of moral reasoning (and why it's actually compatible with religious moral reasoning) in chapter two: What's "Ethics"? By the time you get to chapter five: The Four Dominant Ethical Theories, you'll be ready to learn how to apply and the arguments supporting Utilitarianism, Kantianism, Virtue Ethics and Feminist Ethics, especially if you've been following along in the book.
If you're looking for studio-quality videos, Michael Sandel's Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do? is an excellent resource, covers much of the same material, and his vids were actually recorded at Harvard. But if you'd prefer a more personable, informal approach, there's no other book-video combo like Ethics in a Nutshell available.