Philosophy A Text with Readings, Cloth Edition

Name: Philosophy A Text with Readings, Cloth Edition
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ISBN: 9780495103097

ISBN-10: 0495103098

ISBN-13: 9780495103097

Edition: 10th 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Manuel Velasquez, William H. Shaw

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This highly engaging text will not only help you explore and understand philosophy-it will also give you an appreciation of how philosophy is relevant to your day-to-day life as well as the larger social world. Author Manuel Velasquez combines clear prose and primary source readings to take you on a meaningful exploration of a range of philosophical topics, such as human nature, feminist theory, diversity, and aesthetics. Plus, the text's carefully crafted built-in learning aids will help you succeed in your course.

Book details

List price: $266.95
Edition: 10th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 3/6/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 724
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.388
Language: English



Preface



Ethical Theory



An Introduction to Ethics


The Nature of Morality


Normative Theories of Ethics



Ethical Relativism


James Rachels, "The Challenge of Cultural Relativism."



Four Rival Ethical Perspectives


Aristotle, "Happiness, Function, and Virtue."


Immanuel Kant, "Good Will, Duty, and the Categorical Imperative."


John Stuart Mill, "Utilitarianism."


W. D. Ross, "What Makes Right Acts Right?"



Issues in Applied Ethics



Suicide and Euthanasia


"The Mora