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Find out how to use ethics in your own life with EVERYDAY MORALITY: AN INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED ETHICS. By looking at how everyday practical situations require an ethical response, you'll start to discover how to use what you're learning to lead a more rich and productive life. Whether it's hot topics like abortion or euthanasia, or more common situations like addiction, community service, or money management, EVERYDAY MORALITY: AN INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED ETHICS teaches you how to handle each situation the right way. And because it's full of study tools, this ethics textbook helps you out in class also.

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• Preface(p. xii)
• Part 1 Character and Conduct(p. 2)
• 1. Morality and Self-Interest(p. 4)
• What Is Morality?(p. 4)
• Applied Ethics(p. 6)
• Ethical Subjectivism(p. 8)
• Ethical Egoism(p. 11)
• Psychological Egoism(p. 14)
• Self-Fulfillment(p. 15)
• Summary(p. 17)
• Discussion Topics(p. 18)
• Suggested Readings(p. 19)
• 2. Theories of Right Action(p. 21)
• Aims of Ethical Theories(p. 21)
• Utilitarianism: Mill and Act-Utilitarianism(p. 22)
• Utilitarianism: Brandt and Rule-Utilitarianism(p. 26)
• Rights Ethics: Locke and Liberty Rights(p. 27)
• Rights Ethics: Melden and Welfare Rights(p. 29)
• Duty Ethics: Kant and Respect for Persons(p. 31)
• Duty Ethics: Ross and Prima Facie Duties(p. 33)
• Which Theory Is Best?(p. 35)
• Pragmatism(p. 37)
• Summary(p. 39)
• Discussion Topics(p. 40)
• Suggested Readings(p. 42)
• 3. Theories of Virtue(p. 43)
• Virtues as Desirable Character Traits(p. 43)
• Human Nature and Virtue Theories(p. 44)
• Plato: Moral Health(p. 44)
• Aristotle: Rational Emotions and Desires(p. 46)
• Difficulties with Greek Ethics(p. 49)
• Aquinas: Religious Virtues(p. 50)
• Hume: Benevolence and Sympathy(p. 51)
• From Theory to Practice(p. 52)
• MacIntyre: Self-Knowledge and Social Goods(p. 53)
• Pincoffs: Choices Among Persons(p. 55)
• Summary(p. 58)
• Discussion Topics(p. 59)
• Suggested Readings(p. 60)
• Part 2 Multicultural Ethics(p. 62)
• 4. Diversity and Relativism(p. 64)
• Ethical Conventionalism(p. 65)
• Ethical Pluralism(p. 70)
• Conceptual Relativism(p. 72)
• Multiculturalism(p. 74)
• Disabilities and Diversity(p. 75)
• Summary(p. 77)
• Discussion Topics(p. 78)
• Suggested Readings(p. 79)
• 5. Religious Ethics(p. 81)
• Motivation: Surrender, Community, and Karma(p. 81)
• Guidance: The Golden Rule(p. 83)
• Ideals and Exemplars(p. 85)
• Justification: Divine Command Ethics(p. 87)
• Moral Critiques of Religion(p. 88)
• Summary(p. 89)
• Discussion Topics(p. 90)
• Suggested Readings(p. 92)
• 6. Feminism(p. 93)
• Gender Roles(p. 93)
• Care Ethics(p. 95)
• Language(p. 100)
• Rape(p. 101)
• Sexual Harassment(p. 104)
• Summary(p. 105)
• Discussion Topics(p. 107)
• Suggested Readings(p. 108)
• 7. Race and Ethnic Identity(p. 110)
• Racism, Race, and Ethnicity(p. 110)
• Explaining Racism(p. 113)
• Moral Perspectives(p. 113)
• Psychological-Social Perspectives(p. 114)
• Biological Perspectives(p. 114)
• Assimilationist and Pluralistic Ideals(p. 114)
• Speech Codes(p. 118)
• Affirmative Action(p. 120)
• Summary(p. 121)
• Discussion Topics(p. 122)
• Suggested Readings(p. 124)
• Part 3 Moral Standing(p. 126)
• 8. Abortion(p. 128)
• Issue 1 Are Fetuses Persons?(p. 129)
• Conservatives(p. 129)
• Liberals(p. 131)
• Moderates(p. 132)
• Issue 2. Balancing Moral Reasons(p. 133)
• Conflicting Rights: Liberals Versus Conservatives(p. 133)
• Moderates(p. 135)
• Issue 3 Laws and Government Policies(p. 136)
• Summary(p. 138)
• Discussion Topics(p. 138)
• Suggested Readings(p. 140)
• 9. Animals(p. 141)
• Animals as Companions(p. 141)
• No Moral Worth(p. 144)
• Full Moral Status(p. 145)
• Partial Moral Status(p. 148)
• Summary(p. 149)
• Discussion Topics(p. 150)
• Suggested Readings(p. 152)
• 10. Environment(p. 153)
• Human-Centered Ethics(p. 153)
• Nature-Centered Ethics(p. 155)
• Sentientist Ethics(p. 156)
• Biocentric Ethics(p. 156)
• Ecocentric Ethics(p. 157)
• Rules of Conduct(p. 158)
• Practical Conflicts and Consensus(p. 160)
• Summary(p. 162)
• Discussion Topics(p. 162)
• Suggested Readings(p. 164)
• Part 4 Sexual Morality(p. 166)
• 11. Sex and Love(p. 169)
• Definitions of Love(p. 170)
• Arguments for Sex without Love(p. 172)
• Arguments for Sex with Love(p. 173)
• True Love: Obligations or Ideals?(p. 175)
• Summary(p. 177)
• Discussion Topics(p. 177)
• Suggested Readings(p. 179)
• 12. Homosexuality and Homophobia(p. 181)
• Closets and Coming Out(p. 182)
• The Reproductive Purpose of Sex(p. 183)
• Other Senses of "Unnatural"(p. 185)
• Promiscuity(p. 187)
• Homophobia(p. 188)
• Summary(p. 189)
• Discussion Topics(p. 190)
• Suggested Readings(p. 191)
• 13. Pornography and Fantasy(p. 192)
• A Definition of Pornography(p. 193)
• Examples of Pornography(p. 194)
• Fantasy(p. 196)
• Fantasy as Morally Neutral(p. 196)
• Fantasy as Sometimes Immoral(p. 197)
• A Synthesis of Opposing Views(p. 199)
• Obscenity(p. 200)
• Summary(p. 202)
• Discussion Topics(p. 203)
• Suggested Readings(p. 204)
• Part 5 Caring Relationships(p. 206)
• 14. Marriage and Adultery(p. 208)
• Is Marriage a Moral Issue?(p. 208)
• Potential Drawbacks to Marriage(p. 209)
• Outside Control(p. 209)
• Psychological Constriction(p. 210)
• Sexual Confinement(p. 212)
• Extramarital Affairs: Two Cases(p. 213)
• Taylor's Defense of Extramarital Affairs(p. 214)
• Jealousy(p. 216)
• Summary(p. 218)
• Discussion Topics(p. 219)
• Suggested Readings(p. 220)
• 15. Parents and Children(p. 222)
• Two Examples: Franz Kafka and Maya Angelou(p. 222)
• Parental Responsibility: Respect Versus Abuse(p. 225)
• Definitions of Child Abuse(p. 226)
• Filial Duties and Gratitude(p. 228)
• Duties(p. 229)
• Gratitude(p. 229)
• Love(p. 231)
• Surrogate Motherhood(p. 232)
• Summary(p. 233)
• Discussion Topics(p. 234)
• Suggested Readings(p. 235)
• 16. Friendship(p. 237)
• An Example of Friendship(p. 237)
• Definition of Friendship(p. 239)
• The Value of Friendship(p. 240)
• Responsibilities(p. 242)
• Moral Limits on Friendship(p. 243)
• Summary(p. 245)
• Discussion Topics(p. 246)
• Suggested Readings(p. 247)
• 17. Interpersonal Conflicts(p. 249)
• Anger(p. 249)
• Envy(p. 250)
• Ressentiment(p. 252)
• Hatred(p. 253)
• Forgiveness(p. 254)
• Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking(p. 255)
• Compromise(p. 257)
• Summary(p. 258)
• Discussion Topics(p. 259)
• Suggested Readings(p. 260)
• Part 6 Moral Autonomy and Integrity(p. 262)
• 18. Self-Respect(p. 264)
• Responsibilities to Oneself(p. 264)
• Self-Respect Versus Self-Esteem(p. 266)
• Masochism(p. 269)
• Self-Deprecation(p. 270)
• Irrational Shame and Guilt(p. 272)
• Snobbery(p. 274)
• Summary(p. 276)
• Discussion Topics(p. 276)
• Suggested Readings(p. 278)
• 19. Self-Knowledge and Self-Deception(p. 280)
• Self-Knowledge(p. 280)
• Self-Deceiving Tactics(p. 281)
• Paradoxes(p. 282)
• Responsibility(p. 284)
• Self-Respect, Self-Esteem, and Immorality(p. 286)
• Summary(p. 289)
• Discussion Topics(p. 290)
• Suggested Readings(p. 292)
• 20. Self-Control and Courage(p. 294)
• Loss of Self-Control(p. 294)
• Paradoxes(p. 295)
• Inner Conflict and Self-Respect(p. 297)
• Excuses(p. 299)
• Forms of Courage(p. 300)
• Courage, Cowardice, and Fear(p. 302)
• A Definition of Courageous Actions(p. 302)
• The Good of Courage(p. 304)
• Summary(p. 305)
• Discussion Topics(p. 305)
• Suggested Readings(p. 307)
• Part 7 Moral Health(p. 308)
• 21. Responsibility and Therapy(p. 310)
• The Therapeutic Trend(p. 311)
• Nietzsche's Therapeutic Critique of Morality(p. 313)
• Freud's Therapeutic Critique of Morality(p. 315)
• Integrating Morality and Therapy(p. 317)
• Determinism and Responsibility(p. 319)
• Summary(p. 320)
• Discussion Topics(p. 321)
• Suggested Readings(p. 323)
• 22. Drug Abuse(p. 324)
• Problem Drugs(p. 324)
• Why Use Drugs?(p. 325)
• Dependency and Addiction(p. 327)
• Problem Drinkers(p. 328)
• The Right to Smoke(p. 330)
• Illegal Drugs(p. 331)
• Summary(p. 332)
• Discussion Topics(p. 333)
• Suggested Readings(p. 334)
• 23. Suicide and Euthanasia(p. 336)
• What Is Suicide?(p. 336)
• Is Suicide Ever Justified?(p. 337)
• Preventing Suicide(p. 339)
• Assisting Suicide(p. 340)
• Euthanasia(p. 342)
• Active Euthanasia, Mercy, and Autonomy(p. 344)
• Summary(p. 345)
• Discussion Topics(p. 346)
• Suggested Readings(p. 347)
• Part 8 Community and Wealth(p. 350)
• 24. Money(p. 352)
• Money and Happiness(p. 352)
• Money Madness and Financial Responsibility(p. 354)
• Gambling(p. 357)
• Economic Justice(p. 360)
• Summary(p. 364)
• Discussion Topics(p. 365)
• Suggested Readings(p. 366)
• 25. Meaningful Work(p. 367)
• Examples of Two Workers(p. 367)
• Alienation and Work Ethics(p. 369)
• Collegiality(p. 370)
• Loyalty(p. 371)
• Career Choice and Community(p. 374)
• Summary(p. 376)
• Discussion Topics(p. 377)
• Suggested Readings(p. 379)
• 26. Community Service(p. 380)
• An Example of Community Service(p. 381)
• Individualism and Community(p. 382)
• How Much Should We Give?(p. 383)
• Generosity and Supererogation(p. 385)
• To Whom Should We Give?(p. 387)
• Summary(p. 388)
• Discussion Topics(p. 389)
• Suggested Readings(p. 390)
• Notes(p. 393)
• Index(p. 417)

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