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!

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.

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
Chapter 8: Doing Your Duty: The Ethics of Principle 143
Chapter 9: Signing on the Dotted Line: Ethics as Contract 171
Chapter 10: The Golden Rule: Common Sense Ethics 187
Chapter 11: Turning Down the Testosterone: Feminist Care Ethics 207
Part IV: Applying Ethics to Real Life 227
Chapter 12: Dealing with Mad Scientists: Biomedical Ethics 229
Chapter 13: Protecting the Habitat: Environmental Ethics 247
Chapter 14: Serving the Public: Professional Ethics 269
Chapter 15: Keeping the Peace: Ethics and Human Rights 281
Chapter 16: Getting It On: The Ethics of Sex 299
Chapter 17: Looking Out for the Little Guy: Ethics and Animals 313
Part V: The Part of Tens 329
Chapter 18: Ten Famous Ethicists and Their Theories 331
Chapter 19: Ten Ethical Dilemmas Likely to Arise in the Future 337
Index 343