Critical Reasoning in Ethics - 9780415171847

Taylor & Francis

Critical Reasoning in Ethics is an accessible introduction that will enable students, through practical exercises, to develop their own skills in reasoning about ethical issues such as:\n* analysing and evaluating arguments used in discussions of ethical issues\n* analysing and evaluating ethical concepts, such as utilitarianism\n* making decisions on ethical issues\n* learning how to approach ethical issues in a fair minded way\nEthical issues discussed include the arguments about abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, animal rights, the environment and war.\nThe book will be essential reading for philosophy, health, social work and nursing courses.\n > Introduction 1 Analysing moral reasoning 2 Assessing moral reasoning 3 Exercising the skills of reasoning 4 Decision making 5 Concepts in practical ethics 6 Moral principles and moral theories 7 Fair-mindedness and the role of emotion > \n'An invaluable resource for anyone wishing to sharpen their analytical skills ... Publi.