Ideal Code, Real World: A Rule-Consequentialist Theory of Morality

Hooker, Brad

ISBN 10: 0199256578 / ISBN 13: 9780199256570

Published by Clarendon Press, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ideal Code, Real World: A Rule-Consequentialist Theory of Morality
• Publisher: Clarendon Press
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199256578
• ISBN 13: 9780199256570
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: acceptable

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Synopsis

What are the appropriate criteria for assessing a theory of morality? In this enlightening work, Brad Hooker begins by answering this question. He then argues for a rule-consequentialist theory which, in part, asserts that acts should be assessed morally in terms of impartially justified rules. In the end, he considers the implications of rule-consequentialism for several current controversies in practical ethics, making this clearly written, engaging book the best overall statement of this approach to ethics.

About the Author

Brad Hooker is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Reading.