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Oxford Handbook of Ethical Theory by David Copp – Hardcover 2005 Edition, Oxford Handbooks Series-image

Oxford Handbook of Ethical Theory by David Copp – Hardcover 2005 Edition, Oxford Handbooks Series

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ISBN-13: 9780195147797 Subject Area: Philosophy brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Publication Name: Oxford Handbook of Ethical Theory Number of Pages: 680 Pages Intended Audience: Scholarly & Professional Author: David Copp Dewey Decimal: 171 Series: Oxford Handbooks Ser. Subject: Ethics & Moral Philosophy gtin13: 9780195147797 ISBN-10: 0195147790 Format: Hardcover Synopsis: The Oxford Handbook of Ethical Theory is a major new reference work in ethical theory consisting of commissioned essays by leading moral philosophers. Ethical theories have always been of central importance to philosophy, and remain so; ethical theory is one of the most active areas of philosophical research and teaching today. Courses in ethics are taught in colleges and universities at all levels, and ethical theory is the organizing principle for all of them. The Handbook is divided into two parts, mirroring the field. The first part treats meta-ethical theory, which deals with theoretical questions about morality and moral judgment, including questions about moral language, the epistemology of moral belief, the truth aptness of moral claims, and so forth. The second part addresses normative theory, which deals with general moral issues, including the plausibility of various ethical theories and abstract principles of behavior. Examples of such theories are consequentialism and virtue theory. As with other Oxford Handbooks, the twenty-five contributors cover the field in a comprehensive and highly accessible way, while achieving three goals: exposition of central ideas, criticism of other approaches, and putting forth a distinct viewpoint., The Handbook is a comprehensive reference work in ethical theory consisting of commissioned articles by leading scholars. The first part treats meta-ethics and the second part normative ethical theory. As with all the Oxford Handbooks, the collection is designed to achieve three goals: exposition of central ideas, criticism of other approaches, and defenses of distinct points of view., The Oxford Handbook of Ethical Theory is a major new reference work in ethical theory consisting of commissioned essays by leading moral philosophers. Ethical theories have always been of central importance to philosophy, and remain so; ethical theory is one of the most active areas of philosophical research and teaching today. Courses in ethics are taught in colleges and universities at all levels, and ethical theory is the organizing principle for all ofthem. The Handbook is divided into two parts, mirroring the field. The first part treats meta-ethical theory, which deals with theoretical questions about morality and moral judgment,including questions about moral language, the epistemology of moral belief, the truth aptness of moral claims, and so forth. The second part addresses normative theory, which deals with general moral issues, including the plausibility of various ethical theories and abstract principles of behavior. Examples of such theories are consequentialism and virtue theory. As with other Oxford Handbooks, the twenty-five contributors cover the field in a comprehensive and highly accessible way, whileachieving three goals: exposition of central ideas, criticism of other approaches, and putting forth a distinct viewpoint. Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Language: English Type: Textbook Table Of Content: Introduction: Meta-Ethics and Normative EthicsPART I: Meta-Ethics1. Moral Realism2. Theological Voluntarism3. Ethical Naturalism4. Non-Naturalism5. Anti-Realist Expressivism and Quasi-Realism6. Biology and Ethics7. Sensibility Theory and Projectivism8. Moral Sentimentalism and Moral Psychology9. Moral Relativism and Moral Nihilism10. Human Theory of Practical Rationality11. Morality and Practical Reason: A Kantian Approach12. Free Will and Moral ResponsibilityPART II: Normative Ethical Theory13. Value Theory14. Some Forms and Limits of Consequentialism15. Deontology16. Moral Rights17. Kantian Normative Ethics18. Virtue Ethics19. The Ethics of Care20. Particularism and Anti-Theory21. Intuitions in Moral Inquiry22. Theory, Practice, and Moral Reasoning Item Length: 7.1 in Publication Year: 2005 Dewey Edition: 22 Item Width: 9.9 in LC Classification Number: BJ1012.C675 2005 Reviews: The Oxford Handbook of Ethical Theory will be useful for scholars specializing in ethics, as it contains a number of original and interesting contributions to current debates in meta-ethics and normative ethics. It will be especially helpful to graduate students in philosophy, as it is a fine resource for research on particular topics in ethical theory., well written and thought provoking...Like many volumes in the Oxford Handbooks of Philosophy series, this collection is a rich resource for both graduate philosophy students and professional philosophers. LCCN: 2004-065411 Item Height: 2.2 in Item Weight: 44.9 Oz TitleLeading: The

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The Oxford Handbook of Ethical Theory by David Copp Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description The Handbook is a comprehensive reference work in ethical theory consisting of commissioned articles by leading scholars. The first part treats meta-ethics and the second part normative ethical theory. As with all the Oxford Handbooks, the collection is designed to achieve three goals: exposition of central ideas, criticism of other approaches, and defenses of distinct points of view. Publisher Description The Oxford Handbook of Ethical Theory is a major new reference work in ethical theory consisting of commissioned essays by leading moral philosophers. Ethical theories have always been of central importance to philosophy, and remain so; ethical theory is one of the most active areas of philosophical research and teaching today. Courses in ethics are taught in colleges and universities at all levels, and ethical theory is the organizing principle for all ofthem. The Handbook is divided into two parts, mirroring the field. The first part treats meta-ethical theory, which deals with theoretical questions about morality and moral judgment,including questions about moral language, the epistemology of moral belief, the truth aptness of moral claims, and so forth. The second part addresses normative theory, which deals with general moral issues, including the plausibility of various ethical theories and abstract principles of behavior. Examples of such theories are consequentialism and virtue theory. As with other Oxford Handbooks, the twenty-five contributors cover the field in a comprehensive and highly accessible way, whileachieving three goals: exposition of central ideas, criticism of other approaches, and putting forth a distinct viewpoint. Author Biography David Copp is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Florida. He is the author of Morality, Normativity, and Society and of many articles in moral and political philosophy. Details ISBN 0195147790 ISBN-13 9780195147797 Title The Oxford Handbook of Ethical Theory Author David Copp Format Hardcover Year 2006 Pages 680 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc GE_Item_ID:137022305; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

  1. An outstanding resource for anyone serious about ethical theory! The Oxford Handbook of Ethical Theory delivers in-depth, well-structured essays by leading scholars, covering both meta-ethics and normative ethics. Its balanced approach—explaining key concepts, critiquing rival views, and defending unique positions—makes it invaluable. The hardcover edition is sturdy, and the content is meticulously researched. Highly recommended for students and professionals alike!

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