Steffen, Lloyd H., 1951-

Ethics and experience : moral theory from just war to abortion / Lloyd Steffen. - 1 online resource (261 pages)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I: Ethics -- Just War as an Ethic -- Nonviolent Resistance as a Use of Force -- The Hybrid Ethic and Its Application -- Using the “Common Agreement” Ethic -- Part II: Experience -- The Ethics of Physician-Assisted Suicide -- The Ethics of Patient Nontreatment -- The Ethics of Execution and Just Punishment -- The Ethics of Abortion -- The Ethics of War.

Ethics and Experience introduces students to the key topics in moral theory through provocative moral issues-just war, abortion, physician assisted suicide, the death penalty and more. Steffen helps students bridge the gap between ethical theory and experience through developing a "common agreement" ethical system that is applicable to a variety of moral problems and issues with clear language and real-life examples.


English.

9781442216556 1442216557




Ethics.
Euthanasia.
Medical ethics.
Capital punishment.
Abortion.
Just war doctrine.
PHILOSOPHY--Ethics & Moral Philosophy.
PHILOSOPHY--Social.
Ethics.


Electronic books.

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