Moral Theory An Introduction explores some of the most historically important & currently debated moral theories about the nature of the right & good Providing an introduction to moral theory that explains & critically examines the theories of such classical moral philosophers as Aristotle Aquinas Kant Bentham Mill & Ross this book acquaints students with the work of contemporary moral philosophers All of the book's chapters have been revised in light of recent work in moral theory The second edition
Includes:: a new chapter on ethical egoism an extensively revised chapter on moral particularism & expanded coverage of divine command theory moral relativism & consequentialism in addition this edition discusses recent work by moral psychologists that is making an impact on moral theory