A Concise Introduction to Ethics [Paperback]

A Concise Introduction to Ethicsoffers a condensed and exceptionally well-written introduction to the essential moral theories. Based on Russ Shafer-Landau's best-selling primer on ethical theory,The Fundamentals of Ethics,this briefer volume retains the longer one's content advantage over competing books by addressing issues that other texts omit, including the good life (value theory), natural law, and prima facie duties. It also incorporates discussion questions and case studies at the end of each chapter, giving students the opportunity to apply ethical theories to real-world moral problems.A perfect companion to Shafer-Landau's anthology,The Ethical Life,this volume's compact size and low price makeA Concise Introduction to Ethicsan ideal complement to any course where it is important that students understand moral theories.Chapter 1. What Is Morality?A. Conventional and Critical MoralityB. The Branches of Moral PhilosophyC. Moral Starting PointsD. Morality and Other Normative SystemsE. Morality and ReligionF. ConclusionKey Terms and ConceptsDiscussion QuestionsCases for Critical ReflectionChapter 2. Moral ReasoningA. Validity and SoundnessB. Necessary and Sufficient ConditionsC. Valid Argument FormsD. FallaciesE. ConclusionKey Terms and ConceptsDiscussion QuestionsChapter 3. Skepticism about MoralityA. EgoismB. RelativismC. Error TheoryD. ConclusionKey Terms and ConceptsDiscussion QuestionsCases for Critical ReflectionChapter 4. The Good LifeA. HedonismB. Desire Satisfaction TheoryC. ConclusionKey Terms and ConceptsDiscussion QuestionsCases for Critical ReflectionChapter 5. Natural LawA. The Theory and Its AttractionsB. Three Conceptions of Human NatureC. Natural PurposesD. The Doctrine of Double EffectE. ConclusionKey Terms and ConceptsDiscussion QuestionsCases for Critical ReflectionChapter 6. ConsequentialismA. The Naturelã#