1st Edition
Morality: What's In It For Me? A Historical Introduction To Ethics
By William N. Nelson
Copyright 1991
184 Pages
by
Routledge
184 Pages
by
Routledge
184 Pages
by
Routledge
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In the company of major figures from the history of ethics, this book explores the key issues surrounding topics like egoism, altruism, the good life, and the requirements of morality. It is an excellent text for students of ethics and the history of ethics.
Preface -- Introduction: Why be Moral? -- The Greek Tradition -- Self-Discipline and Tranquility -- Happiness and the Virtues -- Modern Moral Philosophy -- The Moral Point of View -- Self-Interest, Altruism, and Social Conventions -- Utilitarianism -- Contemporary Reflections -- A Contractualist Framework for Morality
Biography
William N. Nelson is professor of philosophy at the University of Houston. He is the author of On Justifying Democracy and many articles and reviews on ethics and political philosophy
