Encyclopedia of Ethics

by Lawrence C. Becker

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In this new edition, the Encyclopedia of Ethics has been substantially revised, and it has been expanded by more than 30 percent. Its intended audience remains the same: scholars, university students, and readers with a serious interest in philosophy. Its aims with respect to subject matter remain the same: coverage of ethical theory as pursued among English-speaking philosophers. Its 326 distinguished contributors (see the list of Contributors and Editors) are authorities in their fields. show more The Encyclopedia's content (see List of Entries) was again designed through wide consultation, and its 581 signed entries were peer reviewed. show less

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Lawrence C. Becker is William R. Kenan, Jr., Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Philosophy at the College of William and Mary. He is the author of several books, including Reciprocity and Property Rights: Philosophic Foundations. He is the coeditor, with Charlotte B. Becker, of the Encyclopedia of Ethics.

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Nonfiction, Philosophy, Reference
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170.3Philosophy & psychologyEthicsAnimals rights, Euthanasia, Pro-lifeDictionaries And Encyclopedias
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BJ63 .E45Philosophy, Psychology and ReligionEthicsEthics
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