Ethics 101: From Altruism And Utilitarianism To Bioethics And Political Ethics, An Exploration Of The Concepts Of Right And Wrong

  • Author: Brian Boone
  • Narrator: Fred Sanders
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  • Duration: 7:00:15
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Synopsis

Explore the mysteries of morality and the concept of right and wrong with this accessible, engaging guide featuring basic facts along with an overview of modern-day issues ranging from business ethics and bioethics to political and social ethics.

Ethics 101 offers an exciting look into the history of moral principles that dictate human behavior. Unlike traditional textbooks that overwhelm, this easy-to-read guide presents the key concepts of ethics in fun, straightforward lessons and exercises featuring only the most important facts, theories, and ideas. Ethics 101 includes unique, accessible elements such as:

-Explanations of the major moral philosophies including utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, and eastern philosophers including Avicenna, Buddha, and Confucius.

-Classic thought exercises including the trolley problem, the sorites paradox, and agency theory

-Unique profiles of the greatest characters in moral philosophy

-An explanation of modern applied ethics in bioethics, business ethics, political ethics, professional ethics, organizational ethics, and social ethics

From Plato to Jean-Paul Sartre and utilitarianism to antirealism, Ethics 101 is jam-packed with enlightening information that you can’t get anywhere else!

Chapters

  • Ethics101 01 Open

    Duration: 23s
  • Ethics101 02 Introduction

    Duration: 02min
  • Ethics101 03 Chapter1

    Duration: 46min
  • Ethics101 04 Chapter2

    Duration: 32min
  • Ethics101 05 Chapter3

    Duration: 51min
  • Ethics101 06 Chapter4

    Duration: 43min
  • Ethics101 07 Chapter5

    Duration: 50min
  • Ethics101 08 Chapter6

    Duration: 44min
  • Ethics101 09 Chapter7

    Duration: 35min
  • Ethics101 10 Chapter8

    Duration: 35min
  • Ethics101 11 Chapter9

    Duration: 39min
  • Ethics101 12 Chapter10

    Duration: 36min
  • Ethics101 13 Credits

    Duration: 44s