Ethics by Simon Blackburn
A Very Short Introduction
A clear, brisk introduction to moral philosophy that surveys major ethical theories (utilitarianism, Kantian deontology, virtue ethics), explores meta-ethical debates (realism, relativism, emotivism) and practical issues (rights, justice, bioethics), and argues for a pragmatic 'quasi-realist' view that preserves the force and objectivity of moral discourse without committing to robust metaphysical moral facts. It emphasizes how sentiments, reasons, and social practices shape moral judgments, critiques simplistic appeals to intuition or cultural relativism, and encourages reflective analysis of how ethical claims can be defended and acted upon in real-world dilemmas.
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- 2001
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