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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Alasdair Mac Intyre explores some central philosophical political & moral claims of modernity & argues that a proper understanding of human goods requires a rejection of these claims In a wide-ranging discussion he considers how normative & evaluative judgments are to be understood how desire & practical reasoning are to be characterized what it is to have adequate self-knowledge & what part narrative plays in our understanding of human lives He asks further what it would be to understand the modern condition from a neo-Aristotelian or Thomistic perspective & argues that Thomistic Aristotelianism informed by Marx's insights provides us with resources for constructing a contemporary politics & ethics which both enable & require us to act against modernity from within modernity This rich & important book builds on & advances Mac Intyre's thinking in ethics & moral philosophy & will be of great interest to readers in both fields ...

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 ...

Tracklist The Tulip Theme Bluebelle Moral Sculpture Coral Caves Surface Trump Tower Monologue 1 The Glass Dome P Bateman Sascha The Flower Thief ...

The bestselling guide to Ethiopia in the UK in recent years this fully updated seventh edition of Philip Briggs' acclaimed guide reveals an ancient country that continues to surpass all expectations from the ancient Judaic cultures of the fertile highlands to the Animist people of the South Omo Valley from the Afroalpine moorland of the Bale Mountains National Park to the thundering Blue Nile Falls This book also leads you further off the beaten track so travellers can see more of this expansive & beautiful land believed to be the cradle of humankind Park to the thundering Blue Nile Falls This book also leads you further off the beaten track so travellers can see more of this expansive & beautiful land believed to be the cradle of humankind ...

There are only a handful of destinations left in the world that have retained their ability to shock the traveller with their unique perspective These places still awaken a sense of deep wonder as they offer the rare opportunity to observe the world from a different angle Ethiopia is one of those rare countries This book is the perfect companion to any exploration of Ethiopia be it in the precarious saddle of an Abyssinian pony or from the folds of an armchair A compendium of all things Ethiopian the book throws wide open precious windows of understanding allowing you to gaze deeper into the landscape & people with additional wonder As well as peopling the land with its own caste of priest kings descended from Solomon & Sheba Ethiopia has long attracted the attentions of eccentric adventurers Jesuit explorers foolish would-be conquerors as well as saints & sinners in equal measure & the keen interest of writers of all stripes What you have here is quite literally the best bits from whole libraries of past travel accounts h&-picked by Yves-Marie Stranger a long time Ethiopia resident trilingual interpreter & writer ...

Joanna Lumley OBE FRGS says " Absolutely stunning book It has made me think of all I missed & reinforced my determination to ...

This new edition of Karen O' Reilly's popular Ethnographic Methods provides a comprehensive & accessible introduction to the technical practical & philosophical issues that arise when employing traditional & innovative research methods in relation to human agents Using a wide range of case studies & source material to illustrate the dilemmas & resolutions that an ethnographic researcher may encounter this textbook guides the reader from the initial design & planning stages through to the analysis & writing-up It explores the historical & philosophical foundations of ethnographic research & goes on to cover a range of relevant topics such as participant observation qualitative interviews (focus) group interviews & visual data collection & analysis Having been substantially revised & updated the second edition

Includes:: new discussions of emerging practices such as reflexive ethnography & autoethnographic accounts as well as an entire chapter dedicated to new directions in the field
- including virtual mobile multi-sited & global ethnography


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