History of ethics books

The study of philosophy in the western world is often parochial, and limited to the study of the angloeuropean tradition. The cambridge world history of medical ethics edited by. Alasdair macintyre writes a new preface for this second edition which looks at the book thirty years on and considers its impact. What are the best books on the history of moral philosophyethics. A short history of ethics is a significant contribution written by one of the most.

List of books and articles about history of ethics. List of books and articles about history of ethics online research. In this classic work, alasdair macintyre guides the reade. The nicomachean ethics by aristotle, the immortal life of henrietta lacks by rebecca skloot, groundwork of the metaphysics of mo. The second part, modern ethical theory, includes many of the most important essays of the past century. Since the origin of ethical monotheism in hebrew judaism, something greeksounding like ethics may be said to have been originated in judaisms up to four thousand years old passed down traditions and instructions of the torahs hebrew.

Its time to widen our focus, advises the author and philosopher bryan van norden. The best books on world philosophy, recommended by bryan van norden. Its problems are the nature of morality and of moral obligation, the validity of moral ideals, the norms by which conduct is to be judged, and the like. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. A short history of ethics by alasdair macintyre, 9780415287494, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Cambridge core ethics the cambridge world history of medical ethics edited by robert b.

A short history of ethics routledge classics volume 108 9780415287494. A consequence of these preoccupations is that the book contains a higher proportion of purely philosophical enquiry than might be expected in an historical work. Spanning 2,500 years of ethical theory, the first part, historical sources, ranges from ancient greece to the twentieth century and now includes the complete text of john deweys theory of valuation. The books found a ready market and courses were introduced in philosophy departments and business schools. The eight best introductory books on ethics the daily idea. The oxford handbook of the history of ethics explores the history of philosophical ethics in the western tradition from homer until the present day. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. A history of moral philosophy from the homeric age to the twentieth century, second edition macintyre, alasdair on. Although ethics has always been viewed as a branch of philosophy, its allembracing practical nature links it with many other areas of study, including anthropology, biology, economics, history, politics, sociology, and theology. A history of moral philosophy from the homeric age to the twentieth century, second edition. Nicomachean ethics by aristotle is the book that becomes the foundation for everything that follows. It provides a broad overview of the views of many of the main thinkers, schools, and periods, and includes in addition essays on topics such as autonomy and impartiality. Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and digital materials. Ethics is the science which deals with the right or wrong of human con duct.