OCR Religious Ethics for AS and A2
Edited by Jon Mayled
Published on 26. June 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-415-36631-1 (ISBN)
Description
Religious Ethics for AS and A2 is the definitive textbook for students of Advanced Subsidiary or Advanced Level courses, structured directly around the specification of the OCR. The book covers all the topics of the Religious Ethics component of the A-level specification in an enjoyable student-friendly fashion. This new edition updates the book for the 2008 specification and will include some minor changes, including a new section on business ethics. The structure is likely to be as follows:
What is Ethics?
AS Ethics
A2 Ethics
Each chapter includes:
A list of key issues, to introduce students to the topic
OCR Syllabus checklist
Explanations of key terminology
Exam practice questions
Self-test review questions
Helpful summaries
Annotated further reading suggestions
To maximise students' chances of exam success, the book includes a chapter dedicated to answering examination questions. The book comes complete with lively illustrations, a comprehensive glossary and full bibliography.
The companion website can be found at: http://www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415366311
What is Ethics?
AS Ethics
A2 Ethics
Each chapter includes:
A list of key issues, to introduce students to the topic
OCR Syllabus checklist
Explanations of key terminology
Exam practice questions
Self-test review questions
Helpful summaries
Annotated further reading suggestions
To maximise students' chances of exam success, the book includes a chapter dedicated to answering examination questions. The book comes complete with lively illustrations, a comprehensive glossary and full bibliography.
The companion website can be found at: http://www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415366311
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
644 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-36631-1 (9780415366311)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Book
06/2008
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Persons
Jill Oliphant teaches Religious Studies at Angley School, Cranbrook, Kent. She is also an experienced examiner.
Jon Mayled is chief examiner for Religious Studies. He is author and editor of many popular books for the GCSE syllabus.
Jon Mayled is chief examiner for Religious Studies. He is author and editor of many popular books for the GCSE syllabus.
Content
How to Use This Book. Answering Examination Questions. Timeline Part 1: What is Ethics? 1. Meta Ethics 2. Moral Absolutism and Moral Relativism 3. Natural Law 4. Virtue Ethics Part 2: AS Ethics 5. Kant and the Categorical Imperative 6. Utilitarianism 7. Religious Ethics and a Comparison between them and the Views of Kant and the Utilitarians 8. Medical Ethics 1 - Abortion and the Right to a Child 9. Medical Ethics 2 - Euthanasia and the Right to Life 10. Medical Ethics 3 - Engineering and Embryo Research Part 3: A2 Ethics 11. Free Will and Determinism 12. The Nature and Role of the Conscience as God-Given and Innate 13. Environmental Ethics 14. Sex and Relationships 15. War, Peace and Justice Part 4: Connections in Philosophy of Religion and Religious Ethics