The Nature of Moral Thinking is an introductory text to the questions of ethics, offering a solid philosophical and historical basis for understanding the central issues. Francis Snare discusses in detail the classical philosophical arguments of Plato and Butler in relation to relativism and subjectivism and treats Marx and Nietzsche in regard to the origins and explanation of morality.
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Snare's writing is clear, accessible, and rigorous.
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Francis Snare (1943-1990) was formerly Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, the University of Sydney.
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Philosophy does not arise out of mere idle speculation or other-worldly fantasizing. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Surprise Me!
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- British Moralists by L. A. Selby-Bigge in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Encyclopedia of Philosophy (8 Volumes in 4) by Paul Edwards in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Moral Philosophy by David Hume in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Rationality and Relativism by Martin Hollis in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Nicomachean Ethics (Oxford World's Classics) by Aristotle on page 69, and Back Matter
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- Justificatory Liberalism: An Essay on Epistemology and Political Theory (Oxford Political Theory) by Gerald F. Gaus in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Systems of Education: Theories, Policies and Implicit Values (Education, Culture and Values) by Sohan Modgil on page 228
- Justice and Nature: Kantian Philosophy, Environmental Policy, and the Law (American Governance and Public Policy series) by John Martin Gillroy in Back Matter
- Evaluation in Planning: Evolution And Prospects (Urban and Regional Planning and Development Series) (Urban and Regional Planning and Development Series) by Ernest R. Alexander on page 38
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