Encyclopedia of Ethics Book

The second edition of this widely acclaimed encyclopedia has been revised, expanded and updated by its distinguished editors along with 325 world-renowned authorities in the field of ethics. 580 entries cover the spectrum of ethics, including metaethics, ethical theory, perrenial moral problems and political, social and legal theory. It includes survey articles on trends and eras; summaries of leading concepts, principles and theoretical problems; and biographical entries on contemporary philosophers whose eminence makes their inclusion appropriate. The second edition of the Encyclopedia of Ethics is an essentialresource for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as scholars in philosophy or related fields, and for general readers with a strong interest in ethics. Sample Entries Include: Altruism * Bad faith * Censorship * Computers * Death * Dirty hands * Environmental ethics * Feminist ethics * Fiduciary relationships * Gay ethics * Genetic engineering * Holocaust * Inequality * Islamic ethics * Karma * Locke, John * Mass media * Multiculturalism * Narrative ethics * Naturalistic fallacy * Oppression * Plato * Political correctness * Revenge * Self-esteem * Suicide * Theological ethics * Thomson, Judith Jarvis * Utilitarianism * Virtues * Wisdom * Work and many more.Read More