Ethics for A-Level

• Main Author: Dimmock, Mark (auth)
• Other Authors: Fisher, Andrew (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Open Book Publishers 2017
• Subjects: Ethics & moral philosophy; a-level; normative ethics; applied ethics; aqa philosophy; morality; ocr religious studies; sexual ethics; metaethics; moral theory; textbook; business ethics; Aristotle; Euthanasia; Immanuel Kant; Meta-ethics; Thomas Aquinas; Utilitarianism; Virtue ethics
• Online Access: OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: description of the publication

"What does pleasure have to do with morality? What role, if any, should intuition have in the formation of moral theory? If something is â simulatedâ , can it be immoral? This accessible and wide-ranging textbook explores these questions and many more. Key ideas in the fields of normative ethics, metaethics and applied ethics are explained rigorously and systematically, with a vivid writing style that enlivens the topics with energy and wit. Individual theories are discussed in detail in the first part of the book, before these positions are applied to a wide range of contemporary situations including business ethics, sexual ethics, and the acceptability of eating animals. A wealth of real-life examples, set out with depth and care, illuminate the complexities of different ethical approaches while conveying their modern-day relevance. This concise and highly engaging resource is tailored to the Ethics components of AQA Philosophy and OCR Religious Studies, with a clear and practical layout that includes end-of-chapter summaries, key terms, and common mistakes to avoid. It should also be of practical use for those teaching Philosophy as part of the International Baccalaureate. Ethics for A-Level is of particular value to students and teachers, but Fisher and Dimmockâ s precise and scholarly approach will appeal to anyone seeking a rigorous and lively introduction to the challenging subject of ethics."