Ethics in Practice: Moral Theory and the Professions

by Andrew Alexandra and Seumus Miller

An introduction to applied ethics, this guide is intended for students taking courses in law, medicine, science, teaching, social work, and other professions. Pointing to the ethical codes that will guide their working lives, the discussion shows students how to use moral theory to identify breaches of professional standards. The first half of the book focuses on the philosophy of ethics, including ordinary moral values, moral relativism, moral principles,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 174223030X
• ISBN13: 9781742230306
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: University of New South Wales Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.5" x 9.4"