Moral Philosophy: A Contemporary Introduction

by Daniel R Denicola

Moral A Contemporary Introduction is a compact yet comprehensive book offering an explication and critique of the major theories that have shaped philosophical ethics. Engaging with both historical and contemporary figures, this book explores the scope, limits, and requirements of morality. DeNicola traces our various attempts to ground in nature, in religion, in culture, in social contracts, and in aspects of the human person such as reason, emotions, caring, and intuition.

328 pages, Paperback

Published December 14, 2018

Reviews

[Jessica Diebold · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really intelligent run through of moral philosophy theories and their best examples.
Kind of wish I could keep it.. maybe i'll have to work something out to keep it hehe.
Reread Virtue Ethics, Moral Naturalism, Confucius, Care Ethics, Emotions & Sentiment Theory, and the last chapter the Good Life. learned so much about virtues and what makes me want to be a good person, and what likely makes others be ethical as well.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Stars. Decent intro and teaching guide, but wouldn't assign to students. Very much focused on the traditional Eurocentric philosophy cannon. The stories at the beginning of the chapters could easily be used as hypotheticals in class.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

A clear and concise intro or good refresher if you need it.