Publisher's Synopsis
""A Critical Introduction to Ethics"" by Philip Wheelwright is a comprehensive exploration of ethical theories and concepts. The book provides a detailed analysis of the main ethical theories, including consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics, and examines the strengths and weaknesses of each. It also covers the major ethical issues of our time, such as abortion, euthanasia, and environmental ethics, and explores how these issues are viewed from different ethical perspectives.The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both students and general readers interested in ethics. It provides a thorough overview of the field of ethics, including its history and development, and offers a critical evaluation of various ethical positions. The author also includes numerous examples and case studies to illustrate the practical application of ethical theories.Overall, ""A Critical Introduction to Ethics"" is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of ethical theory and practice. It provides a solid foundation for further study and reflection on the moral issues that confront us in our daily lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
