How do you define "good" versus "evil?" Do you know the
difference between moral "truth" and moral relativity? Whether or
not you know Aristotle from Hume, Ethics For Dummies will
get you comfortable with the centuries-old study of ethical
philosophy quickly and effectively!

Ethics For Dummies is a practical, friendly guide that
takes the headache out of the often-confusing subject of ethics. In
plain English, it examines the controversial facets of ethical
thought, explores the problem of evil, demystifies the writings and
theories of such great thinkers through the ages as Aristotle,
Confucius, Descartes, Kant, Nietzsche, and so much more.

Provides the tools to tackle and understand today's important
questions and ethical dilemmas
Shows you how to apply the concepts and theories of ethical
philosophy to your everyday life
Other title by Panza: Existentialism For Dummies

Whether you're currently enrolled in an ethics course or are
interested in living a good life but are vexed with ethical
complexities, Ethics For Dummies has you covered!

Autorentext

Christopher Panza, PhD, is an associate professor of
philosophy at Drury University and coauthor of Existentialism
For Dummies.

Adam Potthast, PhD, is an assistant professor of
philosophy at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Zusammenfassung
An easy-to-grasp guide to addressing the principles of ethics and applying them to daily life How do you define "good" versus "evil?" Do you know the difference between moral "truth" and moral relativity? Whether or not you know Aristotle from Hume, Ethics For Dummies will get you comfortable with the centuries-old study of ethical philosophy quickly and effectively!

Ethics For Dummies is a practical, friendly guide that takes the headache out of the often-confusing subject of ethics. In plain English, it examines the controversial facets of ethical thought, explores the problem of evil, demystifies the writings and theories of such great thinkers through the ages as Aristotle, Confucius, Descartes, Kant, Nietzsche, and so much more.

Provides the tools to tackle and understand today's important questions and ethical dilemmas
Shows you how to apply the concepts and theories of ethical philosophy to your everyday life
Other title by Panza: Existentialism For Dummies
Whether you're currently enrolled in an ethics course or are interested in living a good life but are vexed with ethical complexities, Ethics For Dummies has you covered!

Inhalt

Introduction 1

Part I: Ethics 101: Just the Basics, Please 7

Chapter 1: Approaching Ethics: What Is It and Why Should You Care? 9

Chapter 2: Butting Heads: Is Ethics Just a Matter of Opinion? 19

Part II: Uncovering the Roots of Ethics 35

Chapter 3: Human Nature and Ethics: Two Big Questions 37

Chapter 4: Exploring Connections between Ethics, Religion, and Science 55

Chapter 5: Seeing Ethics as Harmful: Three Famous Criticisms 73

Part III: Surveying Key Ethical Theories 93

Chapter 6: Being an Excellent Person: Virtue Ethics 95

Chapter 7: Increasing the Good: Utilitarian Ethics 121