The elements of moral philosophy /
James Rachels.
- 6th ed. / by Stuart Rachels.
- New York : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2010.
- xii, 203 p. ; 21 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What is morality? -- The challenge of cultural relativism -- Subjectivism in ethics -- Does morality depend on religion? -- Ethical egoism -- The idea of a social contract -- The utilitarian approach -- The debate over utilitarianism -- Are there absolute moral rules? -- Kant and respect for persons -- Feminism and the ethics of care -- The ethics of virtue -- What would a satisfactory moral theory be like?