Ethics For Dummies
Discover the foundations of ethics and how to apply them to your everyday lifeWhat's the difference between right and wrong? Do you know John Stuart Mill from Thomas Hobbes? This helpful guide gets you comfortable with the centuries-old study of ethical philosophy quickly and effectively! In plain English, it examines ethical thought, explains the writings and theories of great thinkers, and so much more.Get a handle — understand the basic issues and questions of ethics, and why you should care about integrating ethics into your own lifeDig up the dirt — investigate whether human nature and ethics are related and delve into the connections (and disconnects) between ethics and religion and ethics and scienceLook behind the curtain — get familiar with the key ethical theories you need to know, such as virtue ethics, Kantian ethics, and utilitarianismApply, apply, apply — discover the many ways ethics has been applied to the real world, from biomedical ethics to human rights and everything in betweenGrasp the lingo — learn some basic ethical vocabulary and how ethics relates to culture and opinionOpen the book and find:Insight into whether humans are naturally good or evilThe role of religion and science in ethicsChallenges facing ethicsThe importance of being a virtuous personThe ethics of consequencesWhy the Golden Rule is universalHow to apply ethics to real lifeWhat the ethics of principle really meansEthical disagreements between individuals and culturesA feminist approach to care ethicsLearn to:Demystify the ethical writings of Aristotle, Confucius, and other famous philosophersExamine controversial aspects of ethical thoughtTackle and understand today's important questions and dilemmas