Ethics for A-Level

<p>What does pleasure have to do with morality? What role if any should intuition have in the formation of moral theory? If something is ‘simulated’ can it be immoral? </p><p>This accessible and wide-ranging textbook explores these questions and many more. Key ideas in the fields of normative ethics metaethics and applied ethics are explained rigorously and systematically with a vivid writing style that enlivens the topics with energy and wit. Individual theories are discussed in detail in the first part of the book before these positions are applied to a wide range of contemporary situations including business ethics sexual ethics and the acceptability of eating animals. A wealth of real-life examples set out with depth and care illuminate the complexities of different ethical approaches while conveying their modern-day relevance.</p><p>This concise and highly engaging resource is tailored to the Ethics components of AQA Philosophy and OCR Religious Studies with a clear and practical layout that includes end-of-chapter summaries key terms and common mistakes to avoid. It should also be of practical use for those teaching Philosophy as part of the International Baccalaureate.</p><p><em>Ethics for A-Level</em> is of particular value to students and teachers but Fisher and Dimmock’s precise and scholarly approach will appeal to anyone seeking a rigorous and lively introduction to the challenging subject of ethics.</p>