The Dimensions of Ethics, An Introduction to Ethical Theory

The Dimensions of Ethics offers a concise but wide-ranging introduction to moral philosophy. In clear and engaging fashion, the author first examines the scope of ethical theory, and explores central metaethical questions such as the issue of relativism, and the relationship between morality and religion. He then turns to an exploration of five theoretical approaches (utilitarianism, the deontological approach of Kant, the ethical pluralism of Ross, virtue ethics, and feminist ethics), in each case providing a consideration of various objections that have been advanced as well as a sympathetic exposition of the core principles of each approach. Throughout he uses a wide range of examples, and integrates references to issues in applied ethics with his discussions of ethical theory.The Dimensions of Ethics, An Introduction to Ethical Theory is written by Wilfrid J. Waluchow and published by Broadview Press. ISBNs for The Dimensions of Ethics, An Introduction to Ethical Theory are 9781460400845, 1460400844 and the print ISBNs are 9781551114507, 155111450X.