Historical Dictionary of Ethics
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Reference, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
| Author: | Harry J. Gensler, Earl W. Spurgin | ISBN: | 9780810862715 |
| Publisher: | Scarecrow Press | Publication: | August 22, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Scarecrow Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Harry J. Gensler, Earl W. Spurgin |
| ISBN: | 9780810862715 |
| Publisher: | Scarecrow Press |
| Publication: | August 22, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Scarecrow Press |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
