Historical Dictionary of Ethics
Series: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series #91
Harry J. Gensler and Earl W. Spurgin

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SUBJECTS
Philosophy
Reference » Religion & Philosophy

REVIEWS
"The Historical Dictionary of Ethics provides an excellent introduction and overview to the study of ethics. The contributors and successful in education their readers. The writing is clear and concise. Historical Dictionary of Ethic is a valuable addition to any research, college, special, or large public library." —Moly C. Mahony, 2009, Journal of Religious & Theologicial Information

DESCRIPTION
The Historical Dictionary of Ethics covers a very broad range of ethical topics, including ethical theories, historical periods, historical figures, applied ethics, ethical issues, ethical concepts, non-Western approaches, and related disciplines. Harry J. Gensler and Earl W. Spurgin tackle such issues as abortion, capital punishment, stemcell research, and terrorism while also explaining key theories like utilitarianism, natural law, social contract, and virtue ethics. This reference provides a complete overview of ethics through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 200 cross-referenced dictionary entries, including bioethics, business ethics, Aristotle, Hobbes, autonomy, confidentiality, Confucius, and psychology.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Harry J. Gensler is professor of philosophy at John Carroll University.

Earl W. Spurgin is professor of philosophy at John Carroll University.

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