The Moral Philosophers: Introduction to Ethics - Hardcover

Norman, Richard

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9780198750604: The Moral Philosophers: Introduction to Ethics

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ISBN 10: 0198750609 ISBN 13: 9780198750604

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1984

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Adopting a historical approach, this introducion discusses in chronological sequence the theories of some of the major ethical philosophers. Norman redraws the traditional boundaries of the philosophical tradition to include not only Plato, Aristotle, Hume, Kant, and Mill, but also Hegelian ethics and the contributions of Marx and Freud to our understanding of the nature and limits of morality. Students and general readers will find this book an exceptionally clear survey of this important field of philosophical inquiry.

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The writing throughout is clear and pleasant to read. The factual information . . . is accurate; and the explanatory comments are apposite and illuminating. . . . All told, the main body of this book has a great deal to commend it. (W. D.Z Hudson, University of Exeter, Times Higher Education Supplement)

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Originally published in 1983, this revised edition has been completely updated, with a new chapter on Nietzsche and an entirely new section covering contemporary utilitarianism and right-based ethical theories.

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