In this excellent and clearly-written introduction to ethical thinking, Spaemann provides a stimulating discussion of the fundamental concepts we use everyday when we deliberate, alone or with others, about the moral aspects of our action. This book should be of interest to introductory students of moral philosophy, ethics, law.
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
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Höhe: 200 mm
Breite: 130 mm
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978-0-415-04160-7 (9780415041607)
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Translator's note Preface 1. Moral Philosophy: are good and evil relative? 2. Upbringing: the pleasure principle and the reality principle 3. Education: self-interest and a sense of values 4. Justice: myself and others 5: Conviction and responsibility: does the end justify the means? 6. The individual: should we always follow our conscience? 7. The unconditional: what makes an action good? 8. Equanimity: our attitude to what we cannot change Select bibliography Translator's bibliography Index.
