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Esteemed moral philosopher James Rachels here collects fifteen essays, some classic and others extensively revised, on the nature and limits of moral reasoning. Rachels argues that, rather than simply expressing societal conventions, moral philosophy can subvert received opinion and replace it with something better. Combining a concern for ethical theory with a discussion of practical moral issues such as euthanasia, the rights of animals, privacy, and affirmative action. Can Ethics Provide Answers is an excellent collection for students, scholars, and anyone concerned with the degree to which our principles can guide our policies.
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Topic
PhilosophySubtopic
Ethics & Moral PhilosophyTable of contents
- Studies in Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1 - Moral Philosophy as a Subversive Activity
- 2 - Can Ethics Provide Answers?
- 3 - John Dewey and the Truth about Ethics
- 4 - Active and Passive Euthanasia
- 5 - Killing, Letting Die, and the Value of Life
- 6 - Do Animals Have Rights?
- 7 - The Moral Argument for Vegetarianism
- 8 - God and Moral Autonomy
- 9 - Lying and the Ethics of Absolute Rules
- 10 - Why Privacy Is Important
- 11 - Reflections on the Idea of Equality
- 12 - What People Deserve
- 13 - Coping with Prejudice
- 14 - Morality, Parents, and Children
- 15 - When Philosophers Shoot from the Hip
- Index
- About the Author
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