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Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 The Nature of Morality
Objectives What is Philosophy and Ethics’ Relationship to It? Definition of Key Terms Approaches to the Study of Morality Morality and Its Applications Where Does Morality Come From? Customary or Traditional and Reflective Morality Morality, Law, and Religion Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development Why Should Human Beings Be Moral? Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Discussion Questions Suggested Readings Ethics Problem Notes
Chapter 2 Consequentialist (Teleological) Theories of Morality Objectives Psychological Egoism Ethical Egoism Utilitarianism Difficulty with Consequentialist Theories in General Care Ethics Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Discussion Questions Suggested Readings Ethics Problem
Notes
Chapter 3 Nonconsequentialist (Deontological) Theories of Morality Objectives Act Nonconsequentialist Theories Rule Nonconsequentialist Theories General Criticisms of Nonconsequentialist Theories Conclusions Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Discussion Questions Suggested Readings Ethics Problem
Chapter 4 Virtue Ethics Objectives Definition of Terms Aristotle’s Nichomachean Ethics Confucian Moral Self-Cultivation Confucian Role Ethics Contemporary Analysis of Virtue Ethics Who Is the Ideal Virtuous Person? Vice and Virtue Conclusions Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Discussion Questions
Suggested Readings Ethics Problem
Notes Chapter 5 Absolutism Versus Relativism Objectives The Meanings of Absolute The Meaning of Relative Cultural Relativism and Cultural Absolutism Propositions and Truth Conclusion Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Discussion Questions Suggested Readings Ethics Problem
Chapter 6 Freedom Versus Determinism Objectives The Meaning of Determinism Types and Theories of Determinism Fatalism and Hard and Soft Determinism Indeterminism Criticisms of Hard Determinism and Arguments for Freedom Conclusion: Soft Determinism Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Discussion Questions Suggested Readings Ethics Problem
Chapter 7 Reward and Punishment Objectives Definition of Key Terms Reward and Punishment in Relationship to Justice Elements of Justice Reward Theories of How to Reward John Rawls and His Theory of Justice Punishment Theories of Punishment Is a Synthesis Possible? Human Rights Chapter Summary Exercises for Review Discussion Questions Suggested Readings Ethics Problem
Chapter 8 Setting Up a Moral System: Basic Assumptions and Basic Principles
Objectives
Conflicting General Moral Issues
Basic Assumptions
Basic Principles, Individual Freedom, and Their Justification
Priority of the Basic Principles
A General Way of Determining Priority–Two Categories
How the System of Humanitarian Ethics Works
Conclusion
Chapter Summary
Exercises for Review
Discussion Questions
Suggested Readings
Chapter 9 The Taking of Human Life
The Taking of Human Life
Suicide
Defense of the Innocent (The Self Included)
Cases for Study and Discussion
War
Terrorism
Capital Punishment
Views of the Major Ethical Theories on the Taking of Human Life
Defense of the Innocent
War and Terrorism
Reader Reactions
Ethics Problem
Chapter 10 Allowing Someone to Die, Mercy Death, and Mercy Killing
Definition of Terms
Current Legal Status of Mercy Death and Mercy Killing
Allowing Someone to Die
Mercy Death
Mercy Killing
Views of the Major Ethical Theories on Allowing Someone to Die, Mercy Death, and Mercy Killing
Chapter 11 Abortion
Introduction to the Abortion Issue
When Does Human Life Begin?
Arguments Against Abortion
Arguments For Abortion
The More Moderate Positions on Abortion
Views of the Major Ethical Theories on Abortion
Chapter 12 Lying, Cheating, Breaking Promises, and Stealing
Definition of Key Terms
Nonconsequentialist and Consequentialist Views
Lying
Cheating
Breaking Promises
Stealing
Views of the Major Ethical Theories on Lying, Cheating, Breaking Promises, and Stealing
Chapter 13 Morality, Marriage, and Human Sexuality
Major Aspects of Human Sexuality
The Meaning and Purposes of Human Sexuality
Premarital Sex
Sex in Marriage-Type Relationships (Including Nonlegal)
Masturbation
Pornography
Prostitution
Sexual Perversion or “Unnatural” Sexual Activity
Views of the Major Ethical Theories on Morality, Marriage, and Human Sexuality
Chapter 14 Bioethics–Ethical Issues in Medicine
What Is Bioethics?
Health Care Professionals and Patients and Their Families–Rights and Obligations
Truth Telling and Informed Consent
Confidentiality
Guilt and Innocence in Treating Patients
Ethical Issues in Medicine
Stem Cell Research
Views of the Major Ethical Theories on Bioethical Issues
Chapter 15 Business and Media Ethics
Introduction
Rights and Obligations in Business
Two Ways of Approaching Rights and Obligations in Business
The Moderate Position
Justice, Truth Telling, and Honesty in Business
Ethical Issues in Business
Sexual Harassment
The New Global Economy and the International Business Scene
Media Ethics
Corporate Greed–Enron
Views of the Major Ethical Theories on Business and Media Ethics
Chapter 16 Environmental Ethics
Nature and Morality
Environmental Ethical Issues
Our Attitude Toward Nature and What Lies Behind It
Arguments for Use and Exploitation of the Natural Environment
Arguments Against the Use and Exploitation of Nature
Moderate Position
Criteria for Animal Rights
Ways of Dealing with Animal Rights
Use of Animals for Food
Use of Animals for Experimentation
Killing Animals for Sport
Protection of Endangered Species
Non-Western Perspectives on Environmental Issues
Views of the Major Ethical Theories on Environmental Ethics
Appendixes
Appendix 1: Applying Humanitarian Ethics to the Moral Problems of the Taking of Human Life Appendix 2: Applying Humanitarian Ethics to the Moral Problems of Allowing Someone to Die, Mercy Death, and Mercy Killing Appendix 3: Applying Humanitarian Ethics to the Moral Problems of Abortion Appendix 4: Applying Humanitarian Ethics to the Moral Problems of Lying, Cheating, Breaking Promises, and Stealing Appendix 5: Applying Humanitarian Ethics to the Moral Problems of Human Sexuality
Appendix 6: Applying Humanitarian Ethics to Moral Problems in Medicine (Bioethics)
Appendix 7: Applying Humanitarian Ethics to Moral Problems in Business (Business and Media Ethics)
Appendix 8: Applying Humanitarian Ethics to Environmental Ethics
Supplementary Reading
Glossary
Index
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