The idea that a person studying ethics in moral philosophy is just going to end up running into misconception after misconception.
Some examples of philosophy are metaphysics (the study of existence and reality), epistemology (the study of knowledge), ethics (the study of moral principles), and logic (the study of reasoning). Philosophers explore questions like "What is the nature of reality?" and "How should we live our lives?" in these branches of philosophy.
Joseph Rickaby has written: 'Oxford & Cambridge conferences, 1897-1899' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Catholic Church, Doctrines 'Free Will And Four English Philosophers' 'In an Indian abbey: some plain talking on theology' -- subject(s): Doctrinal Theology 'Moral philosophy: Ethics deontology and natural law' -- subject(s): Ethics 'Oxford and Cambridge conferences' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Doctrines 'Four-square' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Cardinal virtues 'Scholasticism' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Scholasticism 'Moral philosophy' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Christian ethics, Ethics 'Moral philosophy, or, Ethics and natural law' -- subject(s): Ethics 'Moral philosophy, or, Ethics and natural law' -- subject(s): Ethics 'Ye are Christ's' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Boys, Religious life 'An index to the works of John Henry cardinal Newman' -- subject(s): Indexes 'An old man's jottings' 'How I made my retreat' -- subject(s): Spiritual exercises 'The Modernist' -- subject(s): Modernism (Christian theology)
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Mark Alfino has written: 'Information ethics for librarians' -- subject(s): Information science, Information scientists, Information technology, Librarians, Library science, Moral and ethical aspects, Moral and ethical aspects of Information science, Moral and ethical aspects of Information technology, Moral and ethical aspects of Library science, Professional ethics
Some key areas of philosophy include metaphysics (study of existence, reality, and nature of things), epistemology (study of knowledge and belief), ethics (study of moral principles), aesthetics (study of beauty and art), logic (study of reasoning), and political philosophy (study of government and society).
Reginald Webster Carter is an author known for writing books in the field of philosophy, particularly focusing on ethics and moral philosophy. Some of his notable works include "Morality and Measurement" and "The Elements of Ethics".
J. Baird Callicott has written: 'In defense of the land ethic' -- subject(s): Environmental ethics, Environmental protection, Moral and ethical aspects, Moral and ethical aspects of Environmental protection 'Earth's Insights' -- subject(s): Environmental ethics, Milieuethiek 'Beyond the land ethic' -- subject(s): Philosophy, Environmental ethics, Environmental sciences
The places to find information on moral philosophy are many and varied. Some popular sites to check out include: Wikipedia and many university websites.
Virtue based ethics are positive quality or traits that are indications of moral excellence. Some examples of virtue based ethics are friendliness, generosity and bravery.
Some examples of non-consequentialist theories in ethics include deontological ethics, which focuses on the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions regardless of their outcomes, and virtue ethics, which emphasizes the development of moral character and virtues.
Graham Nerlich, an Australian philosopher, has written works on logic, philosophy of language, and metaphysics. Some of his notable books include "What Spacetime Explains" and "Resemblance and Disjunction: Explorations in the Philosophy of Language."
Some recommended ancient Greek philosophy books include "The Republic" by Plato, "Nicomachean Ethics" by Aristotle, and "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius.