Ethics: Theory and Practice, Updated Edition

by Jacques P. Thiroux

Make ethical ideas accessible to students Theory and Practice  introduces ethical theory and its applications in a way that beginning students can understand. Delivering a balanced overview of the discipline, authors Jacques Thiroux and Keith Krasemann devote eight chapters to key ethical theories — including both Western and non-Western ethical theories and moral perspectives. The subsequent eight chapters are dedicated to applied ethics, focusing on topics such as euthanasia, abortion, bioethics, and business ethics. Eight closing appendices on Thiroux’s theory of Humanitarian Ethics and the application of this theory to moral problems further encourage students to focus on applying ethical theory in real-world scenarios.

Genres: Philosophy, Textbooks, Nonfiction, School, Reference, Psychology

320 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 31, 1990

Reviews

[Jimyanni · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are two things to consider with a textbook of this sort: how thoroughly does it cover the material, and how well does it manage to communicate that material to the reader. This book succeeds gloriously on both counts. Obviously, if the subject of Philosophy in general and Ethics in particular don't interest you, you won't enjoy this book. But if you have an interest in the subject, and need a basic intro to it, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better one.

[Sarah Peters · Rating 1 out of 5]

I've enjoyed using this book for class, it's taught me a lot. Yet when reading the first chapter, I found an error in the 10 commandments. I pray this is just an error, but I doubt it. Teaching 9 Commandments, created by splitting the last commandments to make two, rounding it out to 10. While leaving out one, you are changing Gods word. Which is not Good for the author or those learning with an open mind... how can a book on Ethical standards and behavior misrepresents GODS WORD???

[Darrah · Rating 3 out of 5]

The overuse of commas is annoying and makes it somewhat difficult to read. It seems like they purposely overcomplicated the wording of sentences, which is obnoxious when most readers of this book are reading, for the most part, against their will. The book is also extremely biased, with the authors’ opinions being clear in every chapter. I’m not religious but I can see why the wording of the religious portions offended some others in these reviews.

[Dylan Armbruster]

Had to read this book for a Winter class. I thought it was very unique in that it showed you how to create a moral view. The authors provide both positives and negatives of well known views which allow the reader to make their own decisions on whether or not to accept them.

[Amber]

2 copy available

[Thamrong]

My daughter's text book left under my custodian .. will take a shot this weekend.

[Kari · Rating 2 out of 5]

I skimmed through this one, after the first 4 chapters.

[Robynn Merkel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Should be done with this one by April :)

[Beth · Rating 1 out of 5]

Textbook for college Ethics class. The author's view on religion was hard to take and made this book a difficult read.

[Assiegh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

[Riskayanti Rasyid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good references

[Joseph Palmer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a book for a college level course.