Historical Dictionary of Ethics Hardback
by Harry J. Gensler, Earl Spurgin
Part of the Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series series
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The Historical Dictionary 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, stemcell 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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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:424 pages
- Publisher:Scarecrow Press
- Publication Date:22/08/2008
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- ISBN:9780810857636
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:424 pages
- Publisher:Scarecrow Press
- Publication Date:22/08/2008
- Category:
- ISBN:9780810857636