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Ethics 101

From Altruism and Utilitarianism to Bioethics and Political Ethics, an Exploration of the Concepts of Right and Wrong
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Ethics 101 by Brian Boone provides an accessible introduction to moral philosophy. It explores key ethical theories and concepts from prominent philosophers, offering a blend of historical context and modern-day applications. Aimed at both newcomers and those seeking a refresher, the book simplifies complex ideas in an engaging manner.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring ethical concepts in an easy-to-understand format. It's perfect for those curious about philosophical dilemmas and wanting to ponder moral questions without heavy academic jargon. In the realm of Philosophy & Psychology, it provides engaging insights into how ethics influence our everyday lives.

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Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Explore the mysteries of morality and the concept of right and wrong with this accessible, engaging guide featuring basic facts along with an overview of modern-day issues ranging from business ethics and bioethics to political and social ethics.

Ethics 101 offers an exciting look into the history of moral principles that dictate human behaviour. Unlike traditional textbooks that overwhelm, this easy-to-read guide presents the key concepts of ethics in fun, straightforward lessons and exercises featuring only the most important facts, theories, and ideas.

Ethics 101 includes unique, accessible elements such as:

  • Explanations of the major moral philosophies including utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, and eastern philosophers including Avicenna, Buddha, and Confucius.
  • Classic thought exercises including the trolley problem, the sorites paradox, and agency theory.
  • Unique profiles of the greatest characters in moral philosophy.
  • An explanation of modern applied ethics in bioethics, business ethics, political ethics, professional ethics, organisational ethics, and social ethics.

From Plato to Jean-Paul Sartre and utilitarianism to antirealism, Ethics 101 is jam-packed with enlightening information that you can’t get anywhere else!

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781507204931

Publisher: Adams Media Corporation

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 November 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Adams Media Corporation

Illustration: 8 page, 4-color insert

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 315g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Brian Boone is an editor and writer for the bestselling Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader line of trivia and humor books. He wrote I Love Rock n’ Roll (Except When I Hate It) and coauthored American Inventions: Big Ideas That Changed Modern Life and How to Make Paper Airplanes. He has contributed to How Stuff Works, Barnes & Noble Reads, McSweeney’s, Splitsider, Someecards, The Onion, Adult Swim, and Funny or Die. He lives in Oregon with his family.

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