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Updated and revised, Ethics: The Basics , Second Edition , introduces students to fundamental ethical concepts, principles, theories, and traditions while providing them with the conceptual tools necessary to think critically about ethical issues.

Introduces students to core philosophical problems in ethics in a uniquely reader-friendly manner Lays out clearly and simply a rich collection of ethical concepts, principles, theories, and traditions that are prevalent in today's society Considers western and non-western viewpoints and religious interpretations of ethical principles Offers a framework for students to think about and navigate through an array of philosophical questions about ethics

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• Ethics Self-Orientation(p. ix)
• Introduction(p. 1)
• Summary of Philosophical Problems about Ethics(p. 6)
• 1 Relative Ethics or Universal Ethics?(p. 8)
• 1.1 Relative Ethics(p. 9)
• 1.2 Universal Ethics(p. 10)
• 1.3 Cultural Relativism or Ethical Relativism?(p. 11)
• 1.4 Cultural Relativism and Universal Ethics(p. 12)
• 1.5 Ethics and Human Nature(p. 13)
• 1.6 Ethics and Human Rationality(p. 14)
• 1.7 Relative Ethics or Universal Ethics?(p. 15)
• 1.8 Conclusion(p. 17)
• Concepts, Theories, and Traditions Introduced in Chapter 1(p. 18)
• For Further Reading(p. 19)
• Online Resources(p. 19)
• Review Questions(p. 20)
• Discussion Questions(p. 20)
• 2 Virtue Ethics(p. 22)
• 2.1 What Are Virtues?(p. 24)
• 2.2 Aristotle, Happiness, and the Virtues(p. 27)
• 2.3 A Developmental Model(p. 28)
• 2.4 Universalism and Relativism Again(p. 31)
• 2.5 Virtue Ethics: A Guide to Good Behavior(p. 33)
• 2.6 Pros and Cons of Virtue Ethics(p. 35)
• 2.7 Conclusion(p. 37)
• Concepts, Principles, Theories, and Traditions Introduced in Chapter 2(p. 38)
• For Further Reading(p. 39)
• Online Resources(p. 40)
• Review Questions(p. 40)
• Discussion Questions(p. 40)
• 3 Natural Law Ethics(p. 42)
• 3.1 What Is Natural Law and Where Does It Come From?(p. 43)
• 3.2 The Natural Law and Universal Ethics(p. 46)
• 3.3 Natural Law Ethics and Human Nature(p. 46)
• 3.4 Natural Law Ethics and Virtue Ethics(p. 51)
• 3.5 When Following the Natural Law Is Unclear: Use the Pauline Principle(p. 52)
• 3.6 When Following the Natural Law Is Unclear: Use the Principle of Double Effect(p. 53)
• 3.7 Conclusion(p. 56)
• Concepts, Principles, Theories, and Traditions Introduced in Chapter 3(p. 58)
• For Further Reading(p. 59)
• Online Resources(p. 60)
• Review Questions(p. 60)
• Discussion Questions(p. 60)
• 4 Social Contract Ethics(p. 62)
• 4.1 Continuities and Discontinuities with Natural Law Ethics(p. 63)
• 4.2 The Principle of Self-interest (Ethical Egoism)(p. 65)
• 4.3 The State of Nature(p. 66)
• 4.4 A Contract Involves Cooperation(p. 68)
• 4.5 A Contract Involves Rationality(p. 70)
• 4.6 Common-sense Morality (Properly Understood)(p. 72)
• 4.7 Social Contract Ethics Applied(p. 74)
• 4.8 Conclusion(p. 77)
• Concepts, Principles, Theories, and Traditions Introduced in Chapter 4(p. 79)
• For Further Reading(p. 80)
• Online Resources(p. 80)
• Review Questions(p. 81)
• Discussion Questions(p. 81)
• 5 Utilitarian Ethics(p. 82)
• 5.1 Ethics Is Based on Feelings(p. 83)
• 5.2 Is Ought: Shorthand for Hume's Theory of Moral Sentiments(p. 86)
• 5.3 Feelings, Utility, and Consequences(p. 88)
• 5.4 Utility and Happiness(p. 91)
• 5.5 Utilitarianism: Relativist or Universalist?(p. 92)
• 5.6 Utility and Equality(p. 93)
• 5.7 Utilitarian Applications(p. 95)
• 5.8 Conclusion(p. 98)
• Concepts, Principles, Theories, and Traditions Introduced in Chapter 5(p. 99)
• For Further Reading(p. 100)
• Online Resources(p. 101)
• Review Questions(p. 101)
• Discussion Questions(p. 102)
• 6 Deontological Ethics(p. 103)
• 6.1 Duty-centered Ethics(p. 105)
• 6.2 Ethics of Freedom and Rationality(p. 106)
• 6.3 The Main Deontological Principle: The Categorical Imperative(p. 107)
• 6.4 One Form of the Categorical Imperative: The Principle of Autonomy(p. 110)
• 6.5 Another Form of the Categorical Imperative: The Principle of Universality(p. 112)
• 6.6 Duties Correlate with Rights (Usually)(p. 114)
• 6.7 Deontology: Relativist or Universalist?(p. 117)
• 6.8 Deontological Applications(p. 117)
• 6.9 Conclusion(p. 121)
• Concepts, Principles, Theories, and Traditions Introduced in Chapter 6(p. 123)
• For Further Reading(p. 124)
• Online Resources(p. 125)
• Review Questions(p. 125)
• Discussion Questions(p. 125)
• 7 Care Ethics(p. 127)
• 7.1 Ethics Is Based on Feelings(p. 129)
• 7.2 Humans Are Relational Beings(p. 130)
• 7.3 Ethics of Principles(p. 133)
• 7.4 Virtue Ethics and Partiality(p. 135)
• 7.5 Feminine Ethics(p. 136)
• 7.6 Care Ethics: Relativist or Universalist?(p. 138)
• 7.7 Care Ethics Applications(p. 140)
• 7.8 Conclusion(p. 142)
• Concepts, Principles, Theories, and Traditions Introduced in Chapter 7(p. 143)
• For Further Reading(p. 144)
• Online Resources(p. 145)
• Review Questions(p. 145)
• Discussion Questions(p. 146)
• 8 Conclusion: Using the Tools of Ethics(p. 148)
• 8.1 Living Ethical Concepts, Principles, Theories, and Traditions(p. 150)
• 8.2 Ethical Issues, Both Private and Public(p. 151)
• 8.3 Useful Ethical Concepts, Principles, Theories, and Traditions(p. 151)
• 8.4 Ethical Tools Are Not Mechanical Tools(p. 154)
• 8.5 How to Use Ethical Tools(p. 155)
• 8.6 Pitfalls and Practice(p. 163)
• 8.7 Wrap Up(p. 165)
• For Further Reading(p. 166)
• Review Questions(p. 167)
• Discussion Questions(p. 167)
• Appendix 1 Ethical Concepts, Principles, Theories, and Traditions(p. 169)
• Appendix 2 Ethical Principles(p. 177)
• Appendix 3 Notes on Sources(p. 179)
• Appendix 4 Metaethics(p. 184)
• Appendix 5 References(p. 196)
• Index(p. 203)

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John Mizzoni holds a PhD from Temple University, and is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Neumann college in Pennsylvania where he teaches a wide range of philosophy courses. A specialist in moral and environmental philosophy, he has over twenty publications in journals such The Journal of Philosophical Research, The International Journal of Applied Philosophy, Environmental Ethics, Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, The Philosopher's Magazine, Bridges: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Theology, Philosophy, History, and Science, The International Journal of the Humanities, Teaching Ethics and Environmental Philosophy. He is also a semi-professional musician.