文档介绍：EIGHT THEORIES OF ETHICS Is it possible to study ethics objectively, or are moral judgements inevitably subjective? Are ancient theories of ethics of any contempo- rary relevance? Which ethical theory offers the most convincing expla- nation of how best to live one’s life? Eight Theories of Ethics is prehensive introduction to the theories of ethics encountered by first-time students. Gordon Graham introduces the fundamental concepts that underpin ethics, such as relativism and objectivity, and then devotes his attention to each of the eight major theories of ethics: ? egoism ? Kantianism ? hedonism ? utilitarianism ? naturalism and virtue theory ? contractualism ? existentialism ? religion Throughout the book, the exposition draws on examples from great moral philosophers such as Aristotle, Kant and Mill, as well as contemporary debates over human nature, the environment and citizenship. Eight Theories of Ethics is written in an engaging and student-friendly style, with detailed suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter – including original sources and contemporary discussions. It is ideal for ing to this area of philosophy for the first time, and for those studying ethics in related disciplines such as politics, law, nursing and medicine. Gordon Graham is Regius Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Aberdeen. He is the author of The : A Philosophical Inquiry (1999), Philosophy of the Arts (second edition, 2000), and Genes: A Philosophical Inquiry (2002), all published by Routledge. EIGHT THEORIES OF ETHICS Gordon Graham First published 2004 by Routledge 11 New Fetter Lane, London EC4P 4EE Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by Routledge 29 West 35th Street, New York, NY 10001 Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group ?2004 Gordon Graham All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilized in any form or by any electronic