Examines how practical reasoning can be put into the service of ethical and moral theory.

This is a guide to contemporary thought on ethical issues in all areas of human activity - personal, medical, sexual, social, political, judicial, and international, from the natural world to the world of business.

In this classic work of philosophy, Joseph Haven explores the nature of morality and ethics. He examines the major philosophical schools of thought on the subject, including deontology, consequentialism, and virtue ethics, and offers his own compelling arguments. Written with clarity and insight, this book remains a foundational text on the subject. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.