This book is not a conventional reader in moral philosophy To capture the essentials of what we know about the origins & nature of ethics Peter Singer has drawn on anthropology history observation of non-human animals the theory of evolution game theory & works of fiction in addition to moral philosophy By choosing some of the finest pieces of writing old & new in & about ethics he conveys the intellectual excitement of the search for basic questions about how we ought to live ...

The second volume of Ethics for a Digital Age contains a selection of research presented at the fifth & sixth Annual International Symposia on Digital Ethics hosted by the Center for Digital Ethics & Policy at Loyola University Chicago's School of Communication 224 pages 5 Illustrations unspecified ...

Rather than describing abstract ideas & applying them to situations this authoritative new book uses the everyday situations that occur in health & care as its starting point to examine how we can use our understanding of the moral implications of these to improve practice relationships & decisions making 169 pages XXIV 169 p ...

Gain a strong understanding of the legal ethical & societal implications of information technology with Reynolds' ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Fifth Edition The latest edition of this dynamic text provides up-to-date thorough coverage of notable technology developments & their impact on business today You will examine issues surrounding professional codes of ethics file sharing infringement of intellectual property security risk assessment Internet crime identity theft employee surveillance privacy compliance social networking & the ethics of IT corporations This book offers an excellent foundation in ethical decision-making for current & future business managers & IT professionals Unlike typical introductory Information Systems books that cover ethical issues only briefly ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY provides thorough coverage to prepare the individuals responsible for addressing ethical issues in today's workplace You will learn how to examine ethical situations that typically arise in IT & gain practical advice for addressing the relevant issues Up-to-the-minute business vignettes & thought-provoking questions challenge your knowledge while features focused on decision-making--including updated Manager's Checklists--provide brief critical points to consider in making key business decisions Trust ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Fifth Edition to equip you with the understanding of IT & ethics needed for confident decision-making & professional success ...

The fourth edition of Ethics in Practice offers an impressive collection of 70 new revised & classic essays covering 13 key ethical issues Essays integrate ethical theory & the discussion of practical moral problems into a text that is ideal for introductory & applied ethics courses A fully updated & revised edition of this authoritative anthology of classic & contemporary essays covering a wide range of ethical & moral issues Integrates ethical theory with discussions of practical moral problems &

Includes:: three essays on theory written specifically for this volume Nearly half of the essays are written or revised exclusively for this anthology which now also features eleven essays new to this edition as well as expanded sections discussing theory reproductive technologies war & terrorism & animals Content allows teachers to discuss discrete practical issues (eg euthanasia) focus on the broader grouping of topics (eg life & death) or focus on common themes which bridge sections (sexism moral standing individualism & community) Section introductions not only outline the basic issues discussed in the essays but relate them to theoretical perspectives & practical issues discussed elsewhere in the book Guides students with supporting introductory essays on reading philosophy theorizing about ethics writing a philosophy paper & a supporting web site at wwwhughlafollettecomeip 4

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In his ground-breaking new textbook Mick Fryer offers students of Business Ethics clear explanations of a range of theoretical perspectives along with examples of how these perspectives might be used to illuminate the ethical challenges presented by business practice The book
Includes: Realistic scenarios which gently introduce a theory & demonstrate how it can be applied to a real-life ethical dilemma that everyone can relate to such as borrowing money from a friend Real organisational case studies in each chapter which illustrate how each theory can be applied to real business situations Cases include Nike Coca Cola BMW Shell Starbucks & GSKPause for Reflection' boxes & Discussion Questions' which encourage you to challenge the established notions of right & wrong & empower you to develop your own moral code Video Activities in each chapter with accompanying QR codes which link to documentaries films debates & news items to get you thinking about real-life ethical dilemmas Visit the book's companion website for self-test questions additional web links & more at studysagepubcomfryer
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Our self-image as moral well-behaved creatures is dogged by scepticism relativism hypocrisy & nihilism by the fear that in a Godless world science has unmasked us as creatures fated by our genes to be selfish & tribalistic or competitive & aggressive In this 'sparklingly clear' (Guardian) introduction to ethics Simon Blackburn tackles the major moral questions surrounding birth death happiness desire & freedom showing us how we should think about the meaning of life & how we should mistrust the soundbite-sized absolutes that often dominate moral debates ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

ETHICS DISCOVERING RIGHT & WRONG 8E is a conversational & non-dogmatic overview of ethical theory Written by one of contemporary philosophy's top teachers & revised by a best selling author this textbook even-handedly raises important ethical questions & challenges students to develop their own moral theories by applying them This revision also presents an even broader presentation of various positions featuring more feminist & multicultural perspectives as well ETHICS DISCOVERING RIGHT & WRONG 8E begins with easy to read chapters that introduce questions of meta-ethics & major moral theories Later chapters address special topics in personal & religious ethics as well as the most recent developments in moral theory including a new chapter on Biology & Ethics Study questions for each chapter along with useful bibliographies make grasping the material more accessible than ever ...

An insight into moral skepticism of the 20th century The author argues that our every-day moral codes are an 'error theory' based on the presumption of moral facts which he persuasively argues don't exist His refutation of such facts is based on their metaphysical 'queerness' & the observation of cultural relativity ...

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