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The Applied Ethics Primer offers a concise introduction to both basic argumentation and normative ethical theory. The concepts discussed reflect the ethical theories that currently ground most professional ethics codes and debates in applied ethics. More inclusive than many similar resources, this primer offers students a taste of the truly global history of ethics, while remaining squarely focused on providing practical tools for ethical decision-making.
Contents
Part I: Introduction
1. Moral Response and Reflection
1.1 Moral Response
1.2 Reflection
1.3 Disagreement
2. Reason and Argument
2.1 Reason
2.2 How to Evaluate Philosophical Arguments
2.3 How to Engage in Productive Debates
2.4 Public Reason
Part II: Ethical Lenses
3. Focus on Consequences
3.1 Mohism
3.2 Utilitarianism
3.3 Final Considerations about Approaches that Focus on Consequences
Further Reading
4. Focus on Action (and Duty)
4.1 Duties Based on Roles
4.2 Duties Based on Past Actions
4.3 Duties Based on Reason Alone—The Categorical Imperative
4.4 Final Considerations about Approaches that Focus on Action
Further Reading
5. Focus on Character (and Virtues)
5.1 The Good Life, According to Aristotle
5.2 The Good Life, According to Buddhism
5.3 The Exemplar of a Virtuous Person
Further Reading
6. Focus on Relations
6.1 Focus on Personal Relationships
6.2 Focus on Political Relations
6.3 Focus on Communal Relations
6.4 Focus on All My Relations
Further Reading
7. Reflections on the Ethical Lenses
Part III: Beyond the Ethical Lenses
8. Ahimsa
Further Reading
9. Rights and Privileges
9.1 Categorization of Rights
9.2 Privileges
9.3 Rightsholders
9.4 The Function of Rights
9.5 Objections to a Rights Approach
Further Reading
Part IV: Final Thoughts
10. Self-Regarding Attitudes
10.1 Selfishness and Self-Interest
10.2 Exceptionalism
10.3 Moral Licensing
Further Reading
11. Helpful Heuristics
11.1 Conclusion
Appendix A: Tips for Reading Philosophy Actively
1. Pre-reading
2. Reading
3. Re-reading
Reading Philosophy Actively Worksheet
Appendix B: Critical Thinking Worksheet (ARG Assessment)
Breakdown of ARG Assessment
Interactive Critical Thinking Worksheet
Critical Thinking Worksheet
Glossary



