OCR Religious Ethics for AS and A2
3rd Edition
Published on 4. September 2015
Book
Hardback
352 pages
978-1-138-12728-9 (ISBN)
Description
Structured directly around the specification of the OCR, this is the definitive textbook for students of Advanced Subsidiary or Advanced Level courses. The updated third edition covers all the necessary topics for Religious Ethics in an enjoyable student-friendly fashion. Each chapter includes:
a list of key issues
OCR specification checklist
explanations of key terminology
overviews of key scholars and theories
self-test review questions
exam practice questions.
To maximise students' chances of success, the book contains a section dedicated to answering examination questions. It comes complete with diagrams and tables, lively illustrations, a comprehensive glossary and full bibliography. Additional resources are available via the companion website.
a list of key issues
OCR specification checklist
explanations of key terminology
overviews of key scholars and theories
self-test review questions
exam practice questions.
To maximise students' chances of success, the book contains a section dedicated to answering examination questions. It comes complete with diagrams and tables, lively illustrations, a comprehensive glossary and full bibliography. Additional resources are available via the companion website.
Reviews / Votes
"This textbook has served my students well as the foundation for our studies of ethics and philosophy. Its depth and detail sets it apart as providing well for those students working towards the very highest grades."Steven Carter, The West Bridgford School, UK
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Interest Age: From 17 to 18 years
Illustrations
40 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 6 s/w Tabellen
6 Tables, black and white; 40 Halftones, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 208 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
982 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-12728-9 (9781138127289)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Jill Oliphant | Jon Mayled
OCR Religious Ethics for AS and A2
Book
07/2014
3rd Edition
Routledge
€61.80
Shipment within 15-20 days
Jill Oliphant | Jon Mayled
OCR Religious Ethics for AS and A2
E-Book
06/2014
3rd Edition
Routledge
€53.99
Available for download
Jill Oliphant | Jon Mayled
OCR Religious Ethics for AS and A2
E-Book
06/2014
3rd Edition
Routledge
€53.99
Available for download
Persons
The author: Jill Oliphant teaches Religious Studies at Angley School in Kent. She is also an experienced examiner.
The editor: Jon Mayled has been a Chief Examiner for Religious Studies. He is a freelance writer and editor.
The editor: Jon Mayled has been a Chief Examiner for Religious Studies. He is a freelance writer and editor.
Content
Part 1: AS Ethics
1. What is Ethics? 2. Moral Absolutism and Moral Relativism 3. Natural Moral Law 4. Kant 5. Utilitarianism 6. Religious Ethics - Christian Ethics 7. Medical Ethics 1 - Abortion and the Right to a Child 8. Medical Ethics 2 - Euthanasia and the Right to Life 9. Medical Ethics 3 - Genetic Engineering and Embryo Research 10. War and Peace Part 2: A2 Ethics 11. Meta-ethics - The Language of Ethics 12. Virtue Ethics 13. Free Will and Determinism 14. Conscience 15. Environmental and Business Ethics 16. Sexual Ethics
1. What is Ethics? 2. Moral Absolutism and Moral Relativism 3. Natural Moral Law 4. Kant 5. Utilitarianism 6. Religious Ethics - Christian Ethics 7. Medical Ethics 1 - Abortion and the Right to a Child 8. Medical Ethics 2 - Euthanasia and the Right to Life 9. Medical Ethics 3 - Genetic Engineering and Embryo Research 10. War and Peace Part 2: A2 Ethics 11. Meta-ethics - The Language of Ethics 12. Virtue Ethics 13. Free Will and Determinism 14. Conscience 15. Environmental and Business Ethics 16. Sexual Ethics