The Moral of the Story: An Introduction to Questions of Ethics and Human Nature

Nina Rosenstand

ISBN 10: 1559340274 / ISBN 13: 9781559340274

Published by Mayfield Pub Co, 1994

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Moral of the Story: An Introduction to Questions of Ethics and Human Nature
• Publisher: Mayfield Pub Co
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1559340274
• ISBN 13: 9781559340274
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Acceptable

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Synopsis

This book presents a clear and complete introduction to ethical theory, using examples from dozens of films, stories and television shows to illustrate moral theories, issues and dilemmas. The novels and films outlined include: Alice Walker's "The Temple of my Familiar", "Hannah and her Sisters" and "Thelma and Louise". The book discusses all of the major theories of human nature and details non-Western ethical traditions including Buddhism, Islam and Native American values.