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Concise yet comprehensive, this text surveys the realm of ethical theory and includes many examples from classical and contemporary sources. Written in an interesting and conversational manner, DISCOVERING RIGHT AND WRONG challenges students to develop their own moral theories and to solve various problems for themselves.
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Throughout this textbook on ethics, Pojman (philosophy, U.S. Military Academy, West Point) emphasizes the importance of the student developing his or her own moral theory. Some of the concepts explored include moral relativism and objectivism, altruism, utilitarianism, religion, and skepticism. An analysis of the modified divine command theory and suggestions for how to read and write a philosophy paper are contained in the appendices. The text may be used as a companion volume to Pojman's Ethics: Classical and Contemporary Readings , 4th ed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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