Morality Matters [Paperback]

Morality still matters, argues philosopher Roger Trigg, in this accessible introduction to moral thinking.

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• Written for general readers with no background in philosophy.
  
• Argues that we need a shared moral vision in order to live together, both nationally and internationally.
  
• Considers the need for a shared morality in relation to subjects of vital importance such as human rights.
  
• Stresses that private behaviour cannot be kept separate from public choices.
  
• Discusses matters of topical debate on both sides of the Atlantic.

Preface.

Introduction.

Chapter 1 What is Natural?.

Chapter 2 Human Nature and Natural Law.

Chapter 3 Human Rights.

Chapter 4 Natural Rights and Law.

Chapter 5 The Rule of Law.

Chapter 6 The Public and the Private.

Chapter 7 Groups and Individuals.

Chapter 8 Patriotism and Nationalism.

Chapter 9 One World: A Global Ethic?.

Chapter 10 Character and Principle.

Chapter 11 Morality and Human Nature.

Glossary.

Bibliography.

Index.

'This is the book that should be given to every minister in the current government, to slow the silly progress of their social engineering projects.' This is good, clear, serious teaching, timely and relevant. For a comprehensive study of rights and law, the clash of ideals and competing claims, the demands of social and political groupings and how to decide between them in equity and justice, this is an admirable piece of sound writing. If you are a non-philosopher, you should end the book wiser ... lóä