Ethics For Dummies
eBook - ePub

Ethics For Dummies

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eBook - ePub

Ethics For Dummies

About this book

Your approachable guide to ethical philosophy

Ethics For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an easy-to-grasp introduction to the branch of philosophy that deals with living a good life. Learn about the most important concepts and thinkers in the world of ethics, so you can analyze issues in the modern world from an ethical perspective. Explore standards of right and wrong, fairness, virtues, and how different cultures approach the questions of ethics—this book explains it all in clear and simple terms. Plus, it demystifies the writings of great ethicists like Aristotle, Confucius, Descartes, Kant, and Hume. Throughout the book, you practice theorizing on major ethical questions of today, including AI and social media.

Inside:

  • Discover non-Western approaches to ethics, including Hindu, African, and Indigenous ways of thought
  • Explore ethical questions around race, social constructs, disability, and beyond
  • Get help understanding the writings of Aristotle, Confucius, and other famous ethical philosophers
  • Apply ethics to your everyday life, for more confident, reasoned decisions

With Ethics For Dummies, 2nd Edition, become more comfortable with the centuries-old study of ethical philosophy, so you can pass your ethics class—or just pass the ethical tests life throws your way.

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Information

Publisher
For Dummies
Year
2025
Print ISBN
9781394366361
eBook ISBN
9781394366378

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Title Page
  4. Introduction
  5. Part 1: Ethics 101: Just the Basics, Please
  6. Part 2: Surveying Key Ethical Theories
  7. Part 3: Applying Ethics to Real Life
  8. Part 4: The Part of Tens
  9. Index
  10. About the Authors
  11. Connect with Dummies
  12. End User License Agreement