{"product_id":"understand-ethics-teach-yourself","title":"Understand Ethics: Teach Yourself","description":"Is this the right book for me?\n\nAn accessible introduction to ethics\nWhether you're a student studying philosophy at any level, or simply want to gain a deeper understanding of this fascinating subject, Understand Ethics is an accessible introduction to all the key theories and thinkers. Fully updated, this latest edition includes contemporary examples and discussion of current debates including terrorism, genetics and the media, helping you to grasp how ethics applies to life today. \n\n\nUnderstand Ethics includes:\n\n Chapter 1:  Introduction: the art of living\nWhat makes something moral?\nWhat is the point of ethics?\nWhat price integrity?\nRights and responsibilities\nThe art of living\n\nChapter 2:  Free to choose?\nWhat kind of freedom?\nDeterminism\nReductionism\nFreedom and the State\nHow much freedom does morality need?\n\nChapter 3:  What do we mean?\nThree kinds of language\nDefining key terms\nSome theories\n'Is' and 'ought'\n\nChapter 4:  Is it natural?\nDoes it have a 'final cause'?\nSome features of 'natural law'\nHow do you decide what is 'natural'?\nApplying 'natural law'\nAre we naturally good or bad?\nEvolution, change and the natural law\n\nChapter 5:  Looking for results\nEgoistic hedonism\nUtilitarianism\nForms of utilitarianism\nGeneral criticisms of utilitarianism\n\nChapter 6:  The experience of moral choice          \nConscience\nThe categorical imperative\nThe creative response\nDetermined and yet free?\n.\n.\n  Chapter 7:  Personal development and virtue\nAltruism?\nNietzsche\nVirtue ethics\nExistentialism\nHumankind, Marx and Freud\n\nChapter 8:  Law and order\nSociety and moral choice\nIn whose interest?\nIs equality possible?\nA social contract\nCrime and punishment\nCapital punishment\nIn self-defence?\nCivil disobedience\nIf Nietzsche were a civil servant...\n\nChapter 9:  Religion and moral values\nHow are religion and morality related?\nThe basis for religious ethics\nReligious values and society\nShould religious freedom be restricted?\n\nChapter 10:  Scepticism and relativism\nPhilosophers or politicians?\nSituation ethics\nRelativism and moral absolutes\n\nChapter 11:  Applied ethics\nThe natural environment\nAnimal rights\nInternational issues\nWar and peace\nGender issues\nSexual issues\nSome issues in medical ethics\nThe beginning and end of life\nBusiness ethics\nMedia issues\n\n\n\nLearn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: \n\nNot got much time?\nOne, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.\n\nAuthor insights\nLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.\n\nTest yourself\nTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.\n\nExtend your knowledge\nExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject.\n\nFive things to remember\nQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.\n\nTry this\nInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton General Division","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39664839721045,"sku":"9781444103519N","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/products\/124c8142-e272-4258-a870-1e9683526e20.jpg?v=1644302353","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/products\/understand-ethics-teach-yourself","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}