<em>Living Philosophy: An Introduction to Moral Thought, third edition</em> is a thoroughly revised and updated version of its highly successful and popular predecessor. Incorporating several brand new case studies and discussion points, the book introduces central questions in ethical theory to the
Living philosophy: an introduction to moral thought
โ Scribed by Ray Billington
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Year
- 1993
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 352
- Edition
- 2
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
The second edition of this witty and open-minded introduction presupposes no previous knowledge of philosophy. In a non-technical style, Ray Billington discusses general issues in ethics and the various approaches to moral problems posed in philosophy and religion. Each chapter has accompanying case studies constructed around problems that occur in everyday life. Ray Billington has made a number of changes in this second edition. In particular, he has thoroughly revised, updated and substantially increased the number of case studies.
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xvi, 261 pages, 25 differently numbered pages ; 21 cm
This book presents and argues for a moral theory which draws on most of the major theoretical positions to some degree, but it also spells out the limits and boundaries of a moral theory. In doing so, it exposes a number of common confusions and misunderstandings about morality, and presents a stron