An Introduction to Moral Philosophy and Moral Education

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Routledge, 07/08/2007 - 216 páginas

This book presents and argues for a moral theory which draws on most of the major theoretical positions to some degree, but it also spells out the limits and boundaries of a moral theory. In doing so, it exposes a number of common confusions and misunderstandings about morality, and presents a strong argument for some indisputable truths in relation to the moral sphere.

Divided into four parts, the book covers the key issues within moral philosophy:

  • part one provides a lucid and powerful account of the nature and limits of moral theory, sharply distinguishing it from religion
  • part two outlines a positive moral theory by exploring the defining principles of morality and the reasons for being moral
  • part three distinguishes moral values from others such as ecological, health and safety and sexual values
  • part four is concerned with the implications of our moral understanding for moral education.

While this book concentrates on argument and ideas, a commentary to each chapter provides historical context and contemporary reference points. It will prove an invaluable resource for students of both Education and Philosophy.

 

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Acknowledgements
a shared moral value 21
Religion nature and intuition as possible sources of moral
Some distinctions and some mistakes 43
Rights and procedures 58
Principles that define morality 73
Reasons for being moral 82
Relativism 90
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Bibliography 194
Index 203

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Robin Barrow

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