Foundations of Ethics: A Critical Reader in Moral and Social Philosophy
aims at stimulating and encouraging the reader to undertake better
philosophical thinking about ethical questions. The book is divided into
three parts. Part One takes the student through an exploration of some
basic moral terms, concepts, principles and views. Part Two is devoted
to two ethical theories: teleology and deontology while Part Three
enunciates and discusses rule-utilitarianism, a third ethical theory.
The book will appeal to undergraduate students of philosophy in general
and those of ethics in particular. Students of law, sociology, political
science, religious studies and the general public should find it a
useful companion because of its multidisciplinary approach. A review
exercise is included at the end of the text to assist the student test
his/her understanding of the concepts and issues discussed.