Consequentialist theories often neglect reasons for action. Consequentialist decision theory and utilitarian ethics peterj. Isbn 9789401585538 digitally watermarked, drmfree included format. Introduction to ethical studies an open source reader lee archie john g. Consequentialism 1st edition julia driver routledge book.
She is the author of uneasy virtue 2001 and ethics. Virtue ethics and consequentialism in early chinese. In this book, julia driver introduces and critically assesses consequentialism in all its forms. Philosophy ethics philosophy ethics ethics philosophy consequentialism sep 04, 2020. Virtue ethics in virtue ethics, kantian ethics, and consequentialism, singleton puts forward the basic tenet that virtue ethics is concerned with the development of a virtuous character singleton, 1999. He is the author of from morality to virtue, and is currently collaborating with marcia baron and philip pettit on a book debating the merits of kantian ethics, consequentialism, and virtue ethics. Thomas hobbes was an english philosopher who wrote the 1651 book. Philosophy and ethical consumption open research online oro. Consequentialism, virtue, and character oxford handbooks. Portmore, the oxford handbook of consequentialism books available in pdf, epub, mobi format. There is a major split in ethical theory between virtue ethics and consequential ism.
Michael slote is professor of philosophy at the university of maryland. Teleological ethics, teleological from greek telos, end. Download common sense morality and consequentialism books. Utilitarianism and consequentialism chapter 7 economic. Consequentialism, as its name suggests, is simply the view that normative properties depend only on consequences. Consequentialism c g r a r m s journal of ethics and. Consequentialism says that right or wrong depends on the consequences of the. Ethics four branches 3 metaethics the study of ethical terms, statements and judgements. Several philosophers assert that a moral theory should not be classified. Download the oxford handbook of consequentialism books, this handbook contains thirtytwo previously unpublished contributions to consequentialist ethics by leading scholars, covering whats happening in the field today as well as. Consequentialism, animal ethics, and the value of valuing timothy perrine given the horrible ways that animals are treated by contemporary farming practices, does consequentialism imply that individual, ordinary people like you or me ought to be vegetarians. This is a more specific way of delineating what might be the highest human. Thus, from a consequentialist standpoint, a morally right act or omission from acting is one that will produce a good outcome.
Utilitarianism is perhaps historically the most important form of consequentialism. It is a very simple, and very appealing, theory about our moral obligations. Consequentialism by branch doctrine philosophy basics. Edited and introduced by stephen darwall, examines key topics in the consequentialist branch of moral theory. Nov 22, 2002 consequentialism collects, for the first time, both the main classical sources and the central contemporary expressions of this important position. It addresses the meaning of ethical terms such as right, duty, obligation, justification, morality, responsibility.
In this impressive book bryan van norden examines the moral philosophy of kongzi confucius and mengzi mencius under the framework of virtue ethics and the philosophy of early mohists under the framework of consequentialism. Common sense morality and consequentialism by michael slote, common sense morality and consequentialism books available in pdf, epub, mobi format. Part of the advancing global bioethics book series agbio, volume 11. It is one of the most influential, and controversial, of all ethical theories. Consequentialism is the category of ethical theories that determine the morality of potential, current and past actions by analyzing the outcomes or potential outcomes of those actions. Consequentialism, constraints and the goodrelativeto. Consequentialism and constraints consequentialist theories have two elements. In a recent book, he argues that wealthy westerners should forego frivolous. Edited and introduced by stephen darwall, these readings are essential for anyone interested in normative ethics. Consequentialism final journal of ethics and social philosophy. Introduction to ethical studies philosophy home page. Minerva an open access journal of philosophy 19 2015. This book primarily handles issues and contemporary practices aligned to business ethics with a brief perspective on the hr practices to make ethics in business stronger. Jun 27, 2019 consequentialism ties moral evaluation to the value of consequences or outcomes.
Were featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find your new favourite book. Rationale of reward, book 3, chapter 1, in the works of jeremy bentham, j. Pdf consequentialism, animal ethics, and the value of. Philosophical study concerns the systematic and rational consideration of humansystems of belief. Consequentialism stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. The philosophical methodology is analytic, with an emphasis. Pdf consequentialism is the category of ethical theories that determine the morality of potential, current and past. Consequentialist theory is one of the normative ethics theories that try to answer the ethical questions about right or wrong and how we arrive at this answer. Consequentialism is an ethical theory that judges whether or not something is right by what its consequences are.
Ethical consequentialism philosophy oxford bibliographies. Virtue ethics and consequentialism in early chinese philosophy. In a recent book covering all three of these approaches, marcia baron claims, it is difficult to see what all three are theories of. It focuses on theories that continue to have a significant presence in the field.
Nigel warburton is senior lecturer at the open university. Consequential ethics is also referred to as teleological ethics hence, greek word teleos, meaning having reached ones end or goal directed. Also known as consequentialist ethics, it is opposed to deontological ethics from the greek deon. In contemporary moral philosophy, consequentialism is typically contrasted with deontology and virtue ethics. Jean thomas deontology, consequentialism and moral realism a. Deontological ethics is strongest in many of the areas where utilitarianism is weakest. Different strategies available to the consequentialist are presented and. Consequentialism is a class of normative, teleological ethical theories that holds that the consequences of ones conduct are the ultimate basis for any judgment about the rightness or wrongness of that conduct. Epub, pdf ebooks can be used on all reading devices immediate ebook download. The ethical rules for the health professions amendments r717 4th august 2006 and r9016.
This book examines the central questions of ethics through a study of theories of right and wrong that are found in the great ethical works of western philosophy. Consequentialism, one of the major theories of normative ethics, maintains that the moral rightness of an act is determined solely by the acts consequences. Consequentialism is a major approach to normative ethical theory, which considers the production of good and prevention of bad consequences the touchstone of the moral evaluation. Rule consequentialism is a theory that is sometimes seen as an attempt to reconcile consequentialism with deontology, or rulesbased ethics and in some cases, this is stated as a criticism of rule consequentialism. Primarily, virtue ethics might be attributed or used to appeal to ideas of philosophers. Hammond,departmentofeconomics stanforduniversity,ca943056072,u. Business ethics overview functional business areas finance paradigm human. Rule consequentialism stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. Rather, some sort of combination of theories dealing with the questions of what character a virtuous person would have and what makes an action right could be proposed. Philosophy of deontology and consequentialism 649 words. Consequentialism and its critics samuel scheffler oxford university press. This historically important and still popular theory embodies the basic intuition that what is best or right is whatever makes the world best in the future, because we cannot change the past, so worrying about the past is no more useful than crying over spilled milk.
Sep 14, 2020 from beginnerfriendly introductions to classic books on consequentialism, this page features books to suit any learning style. This split resides in what values ethics ought to focus on. Virtue ethics, kantian ethics and consequentialism. Virtue ethics, kantian ethics and consequentialism introduction. Kants remarks do not refute normative consequentialism because they are not intended as arguments against consequentialism. It is an ideal primer for pastors, students, and everyday christians who desire engagement with the world around them in an intelligent and informed manner. Mar 17, 2021 arguments for consequentialism in normative ethics. The philosophical methodology is analytic, in that the emphasis is on clear exegesis of the texts and a critical examination of the philosophical arguments proposed by each side. The study of ethics belongs primarily within the discipline of philosophy, in the subdiscipline of moral philosophy, and so our account begins there. Economic analysis, moral philosophy and public policy march 2006. Different consequentialists offer different accounts of value, but all give a prominent place to the promotion of human wellbeing. Consequentialism and reasons for action oxford handbooks. Virtue ethics, deontology, and consequentialism eagle scholar.
But if telling a lie would help save a persons life, consequentialism says its the right thing to do. Julia driver is professor of philosophy at washington university in st. After a brief historical introduction to the problem, driver examines utilitarianism, and the arguments of its. Oxford university press, 2000, especially book 3, part 1, sec. Under the terms of the licence agreement, an individual user may print out a pdf of a single chapter of a title. Naturally a principle is broader than the rules it expresses. Consequentialism is false, but only that a particular version of that view hedonistic consequentialism is false. Consequentialist decision theory and utilitarian ethics. Mar 22, 2012 this paper identifies the different normative ethical arguments stated and suggested by arjuna and krishna in the gita, analyzes those arguments, examines the interrelations between those arguments, and demonstrates that, contrary to a common view, both arjuna and krishna advance ethical theories of a broad consequentialist nature. The process of asking and answering questions about belief systems is therefore. An analysis of consequentialism and deontology in the. Oxford university press consequentalism and binding consequentialism. Classic and contemporary approaches covers all the major theories in normative ethics relativism, egoism, divine command theory, natural law, kantian ethics, consequentialism, pluralism, social contract theory, virtue ethics, the ethics of care, and particularismand also includes sections on applied ethics and. Philosophy ethics philosophy ethics ethics philosophy consequentialism ethics textbook moral choices, this book distills nearly two decades of teaching and study into a succinct and userfriendly volume.
Consequentialism brings together for the first time both the main classical sources and the central contemporary expressions of this important position. Ethics in a nutshell national high school ethics bowl. Basic readings, thinking from az, and the basics of essay writing all published by routledge. I will argue that consequentialist ethics is most appropriate when decisions are taken. The fundamentals 2006, and is coeditor of the journal of ethics and social philosophy, as well as coeditor of the normative ethics section of the stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. Communication ethics and universal values, clifford g. In general, consequentialist theories focus on actions. The six best books on consequentialism the daily idea. He is author of several books including philosophy.
Virtue ethics and consequentialism in early chinese philosophy in this book,bryan w. Its worth noting that there is no single best book on consequentialism the best book for you will depend heavily on your preferred learning style and the amount of timeenergy youre willing to spend reading. It is a mustread for graduate students and undergraduates taking upperlevel courses in ethics. International encyclopedia of ethics manuscript id. The oxford handbook of consequentialism by douglas w. Moral philosophy with cases provides a concise, balanced, and highly accessible introduction to ethics. Morality refers to beliefs concerning right and wrong, good and bad beliefs that can include judgments, values, rules, principles, and theories. Ethics four branches 4 applied ethics applied ethics is a part of normative ethics that focus on particular fields the philosophical examination, from a moral standpoint, of particular issues in private and public life that are matters of moral judgment brenda almond. Two examples of consequentialism are utilitarianism and hedonism.
The traditional form of consequentialism is onedimensional, in that the rightness of an act is a function of a single moral aspect, such as the sum total of wellbeing it produces. Sep 04, 2020 everyone interested in consequentialism will find this book useful. Derek parfitt described hookers book as the best statement and defense, so far, one of the most important moral theories. Theories of ethical reasoning and your business presentation. These beliefs help guide our actions, define our values, and give us reasons for being the persons we are. For instance, most people would agree that lying is wrong. This book may be reproduced, duplicated, printed and otherwise shared, in part or in whole, for. Under the terms of the licence agreement, an individual user may print out a pdf of a s. Jan 11, 2012 consequentialism is the view that the rightness or wrongness of actions depend solely on their consequences. Featuring an especially lucid and engaging writing style, the text surveys a wide range of ethical theories and perspectives including consequentialist ethics, deontological ethics, natural and. Free online learning materials in ethics youtube link. Van norden examines early confucianism as a form of virtue ethics and mohism, an anticonfucian movement, as a version of consequentialism. Classic utilitarians held hedonistic act consequentialism. It is shown that krishnas ethical theory, in particular.
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