
The Oxford Handbooks series is a major new initiative in academic publishing. Each volume offers an authoritative and up-to-date survey of original research in a particular subject area. Specially commissioned essays from leading figures in the discipline give critical examinations of the progress and direction of debates. Oxford Handbooks provide scholars and graduate students with compelling new perspectives upon a wide range of subjects in the humanities and social sciences. The Oxford Handbook of Practical Ethics is a lively and authoritative guide to current thought about ethical issues in all areas of human activity—personal, medical, sexual, social, political, judicial, and international, from the natural world to the world of business. Twenty-eight topics are covered in specially written surveys by leading figures in their fields: each gives an authoritative map of the ethical terrain, explaining how the debate has developed in recent years, engaging critically with the most notable work in the area, and pointing directions for future work. The Handbook will be essential reading, and a fascinating resource of ideas and information, for academics and students across a wide range of disciplines.
This volume investigates the current state of practical ethics by examining how moral frameworks apply to diverse areas of human activity. Editor Hugh LaFollette compiles twenty-eight original essays from prominent scholars to map the evolution of ethical debates. The text serves as a comprehensive survey, providing both historical context and critical analysis of contemporary moral dilemmas across personal, social, and political spheres.
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Scholars and graduate students frequently utilize this volume as a foundational reference for navigating complex ethical terrain. Experts highlight the academic density of the prose and the rigorous, evidence-based approach taken by the contributors.
Page Count:
790
Publication Date:
2003-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191586196
ISBN-13:
9780191586194
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