num_pages: 232
description: What are the appropriate criteria for assessing a theory of morality? In this enlightening work, Brad Hooker begins by answering this question. He then argues for a rule-consequentialist theory which, in part, asserts that acts should be assessed morally in terms of impartially justified rules. In the end, he considers the implications of rule-consequentialism for several current controversies in practical ethics, making this clearly written, engaging book the best overall statement of this approach to ethics.
language: English
title: Ideal Code, Real World
titlecomplete: Ideal Code, Real World
genres: Philosophy
ratings_count: 36
publisher: Clarendon Press