ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1966, this introduction to moral philosophy examines the philosophical basis of moral problems and considers some of the crucial arguments that attempt to define or dispense with a moral justification of events. Some of the questions discussed are whether moral rules are justified and whether there is any positive evidence that man has free will.

chapter 1|2 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|7 pages

Pleasure Utilitarianism

chapter 3|10 pages

Ideal Utilitarianism

chapter 4|19 pages

Moral Rules

chapter 5|14 pages

Right, Ought, and Duty

chapter 6|5 pages

The Duty to Think

chapter 7|4 pages

Variations in Moral Belief

chapter 8|18 pages

The Emotive Theory

chapter 9|17 pages

Subjectivism and Objectivism

chapter 10|18 pages

Freedom of Choice 1

chapter 11|12 pages

Punishment 1

chapter 12|13 pages

Rights and Duties

chapter 13|2 pages

Conclusion