This book provides readers with an excellent introduction to the history of ethics. The authors examine the ethical philosophies of prominent Western thinkers--from the ancients through the twentieth... This description may be from another edition of this product.
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
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Excellent historical survey of moral thought
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
The authors have done a great job of tracing the theme of human fulfillment as they summarize and consider criticisms of some of the main ethical theories of the past 2000 or so years. An excellent and concise introductory book. Great for undergraduate courses, or as a review for more advanced students. Excellent book for the "garage philosopher" who wants to get a handle on the history of moral philosophy.
Good historical approach for a short ethics course
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
For college students that don't have much time for a lot of reading, this text offers a nice summary of the key philosophical views from the ancients to Rorty and Gilligan. It presents them in a no nonsense historical progression. Some short original paragraphs are included.
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