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What is Ethics?

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What is Ethics? offers a clear and accessible introduction to the field of ethics, exploring the general norms that guide our choices. James P. Sterba discusses why we should be ethical, examines competing ethical theories, proposes ways to reconcile them, and also explores the relationship between ethics and religion. The book highlights how these discussions can improve decision-making in everyday life.
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Ideal for students and general readers interested in understanding ethics and improving their moral decision-making, especially those seeking an accessible yet thoughtful overview.

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Ethics is a field of study that we all need. This is because we all make choices, and ethics is about the general norms that govern how we should make those choices. Not surprisingly, there is disagreement over what the “norms” are, but by working through such disagreement, we can learn how to make better choices.

James P. Sterba presents a general overview of ethics, using relevant examples and accessible arguments. He takes up the question of why we should be ethical or moral, discusses competing ethical theories and proposes a way to reconcile them, and considers the relationship between ethics and religion. Ultimately, he reveals how the material discussed in the book can be used to make better ethical choices in our day-to-day lives.

What is Ethics? is a book you can rely on to improve your ability to make ethical choices.

Series: What is Philosophy?

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Praised as a stimulating, fair-minded, and clear guide, the book is recognised for its concise and lucid approach. It attempts to bridge differences among major ethical theories to provide practical and reasonable guidelines for modern ethical challenges.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509531028

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 November 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 160

About the Author

James P. Sterba is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame.

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