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Beyond Bumper Sticker Ethics: An Introduction to Theories of Right & Wrong [Paperback]

Steve Wilkens (Author)

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Paperback: 203 pages
Publisher: IVP Academic; InterVarsity Press Paperback, 1995 edition (November 7, 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0830815279
ISBN-13: 978-0830815272
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource and food for thought, July 4, 2001

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This book was one of the main textbooks in my Introduction to Ethics class in Bible college. It proved to be an invaluable resource for pinpointing my own beliefs about ethics, and for applying them to current events.

The book is a survey-type study of the various popular ethical theories in the world today. Ten theories are each evaluated according to their strengths, weaknesses, and their stature when measured by a Christian perspective.

I would highly recommend this book to (1) professors searching for textbooks for introductory college ethics courses, and (2) students of ethics to whom the general topic is confusing. An excellent resource for both the beginner who wants to learn ethics, and the advanced student who needs a quick refresher course. I can't recommend it highly enough.

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5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful overview, July 21, 2005

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Even though written from an evangelical Christian point of view, this little gem of a book provides a truly fair-and-balanced overview of our major ethical systems. While he doesn't hide his preference for a combination of natural law and virtue ethics, Mr. Wilkens is able to describe nine fairly complex ethical concepts in clear and very readable terms. Highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very clear and relevant, June 24, 1999

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This introduction to ethics is made very relevant by relating to concrete situation, stories, etc. and is also very rigourous in its analyses and evaluation. Wilkens has succeeded in writing a serious book that is also great fun to read!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A joy to read
Many philosophical and theological books are written by people who are good thinkers but bad writers. Wilkens on the contrary is a very good writer. Read more

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sticker ethics, divine command ethics, divine command theory, natural law ethics, ethical egoism, hedonistic calculus, behavioral engineering, cognitive relativism, situation ethics, higher desires, virtue ethics

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Number One, Ten Commandments, President Kennedy, Golden Rule, Supreme Court, United States

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This book cites 34 books:

Situation Ethics by John Warwick Montgomery on 5 pages
The Elements of Moral Philosophy with Dictionary of Philosophical Terms by James Rachels in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
The Virtue of Selfishness (Signet) by Ayn Rand in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
Kant: The Metaphysics of Morals (Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy) by Immanuel Kant on page 101, and Back Matter
Beyond Freedom & Dignity by B. F. Skinner on page 78, and Back Matter

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Good Ideas from Questionable Christians and Outright Pagans: An Introduction to Key Thinkers and Philosophies by Steve Wilkens in Front Cover
Becoming Good: Building Moral Character by David W. Gill on page 99
Christianity & Western Thought, Volume 2: Faith & Reason in the 19th Century by Alan G. Padgett in Back Flap

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