The A to Z of Ethics

The A to Z of Ethics
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Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Total Pages : 426
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ISBN-10 : 9780810875883
ISBN-13 : 0810875888
Rating : 4/5 (888 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The A to Z of Ethics by : Harry J. Gensler

Download or read book The A to Z of Ethics written by Harry J. Gensler and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2010-02-12 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The A to Z of Ethics covers a very broad range of ethical topics, including ethical theories, historical periods, historical figures, applied ethics, ethical issues, ethical concepts, non-Western approaches, and related disciplines. Harry J. Gensler and Earl W. Spurgin tackle such issues as abortion, capital punishment, stem cell research, and terrorism while also explaining key theories like utilitarianism, natural law, social contract, and virtue ethics. This reference provides a complete overview of ethics through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 200 cross-referenced dictionary entries, including bioethics, business ethics, Aristotle, Hobbes, autonomy, confidentiality, Confucius, and psychology.


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