Ethics, Crime, and Criminal Justice

Name: Ethics, Crime, and Criminal Justice
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ISBN: 9780131710764

ISBN-10: 0131710761

ISBN-13: 9780131710764

Edition: 2008

Authors: Christopher R. Williams, Bruce A. Arrigo

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Offers an introduction to the convergence of ethics and morality with issues of crime, law, and justice. Placing an emphasis on the concepts, principles and theories that comprise ethical thought, the book demonstrates how these concepts can be used to examine ethical issues within the field. Critical thinking and reasoning skills are central, as is its discussion of metaethics and moral psychology. Case studies and illustrations provide practical examples, while sound coverage of theory emphasizes how the ethics field can inform our understanding of moral issues in criminal justice.Discusses the concepts that represent ethical thought and how they can inform our understanding of moral…

Book details

List price: $74.60
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 2/27/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English




Ethics in Criminology and Criminal Justice



Ethics, Criminology, and Criminal Justice



The Subject and Scope of Ethics



Metaethics and Moral Psychology



Determinism and the Problem of Freedom



Moral Relativism



Can We Be Moral?



Sources of Morality



Moral Development



Normative Thics: Theory and Application



Consequences



Duties, Rights, and Obligations



Virtue, Vice, and Moral Character



Conclusion



The Examined Life: A Guide to Ethical Thinking and Decision-Making