The Puzzle of Ethics

Informationen zum Autor Peter Vardy is lecturer in the Philosophy of Religion at London University’s Heythrop College. Apart from the widely successful ‘Puzzle’ series, he is also author of ‘And If It’s True?’ and ‘Business Morality’. He is editor of the‘Fount Christian Thinkers’ series, the first six of which were published last year. Klappentext A guide to the complex subject of ethics explained in clear and entertaining language. This new edition is fully revised and updated. This popular introduction to the subject of ethics poses vital contemporary questions and explores the approach of leading thinkers. The authors take the reader, step by step, through the complex arguments on issues such as animal an human rights, environmental ethics and the morality of war. "It is a great gift to be able to make philosophy accessible to the general reader. This is a wonderfully clear introduction both to moral philosophy and to contemporary ethical concerns." David Atkinson, 'Church Times' Zusammenfassung A guide to the complex subject of ethics explained in clear and entertaining language. This new edition is fully revised and updated.

Product details

• Authors: Peter Vardy, Vardy Peter
• Publisher: William Collins
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 02.08.1999
• EAN: 9780006281443
• ISBN: 978-0-00-628144-3
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, RELIGION / Education, Philosophy of Mind, RELIGION / Ethics, RELIGION / Christianity / General, PHILOSOPHY / Essays, Christianity, Social & political philosophy, Ethics & moral philosophy, Popular philosophy, Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology, Philosophy of Mathematics, Ethics and moral philosophy, Ethical issues & debates, Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge, Philosophy: logic, Ethical issues and debates, Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge, Jesus;Holy;Trinity;Resurrection;Cross;Sin;Scripture