Method in Ethical Theory (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Charting how ethical theory takes shape through observation and comparison
This accessible volume surveys how ethics is described and studied, with a focus on methods and scope. It explains how researchers move from data to general ideas about value, rules, and goals, without claiming a single final theory. The book examines several modern approaches and shows how cultural context, language, and social life influence ethical theory.

- Learn how descriptive analysis fits into ethical inquiry
- See how value concepts are defined and applied across different domains
- Explore four major modern directions in ethical description and theory
- Discover practical ways to compare theories and assess their usefulness

Ideal for readers seeking a clear overview of ethical methodology and the place of value in moral life.

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