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Overview of Moral Theories: Analysis and Common Criticisms

Some moral theories are presented in brief.


Background for this Article

This thin guide to ethical theory was prepared for a course called "Philosophy of Peace" which I taught at Queen's University in 2001. This document can be used as an intro to ethics by activists, or by instructors in courses, especially where only a basic treatment of ethics is called for. Goes with "Guide to Moral Theoretical Terms".

Table of Contents

1. Skepticism in Ethics
1.1 Skepticism in Ethics: Analysis
1.2 Criticism of Skepticism in Ethics: Pro
1.3 Criticism of Skepticism in Ethics: Con

2. Thomas Hobbes’ Social Contract
2.1 Hobbes’ Social Contract: Analysis
2.2 Criticism of Hobbes’ View: Pro
2.3 Criticism of Hobbes’ View: Con

3. Feminist Ethic of Care
3.1 Feminist Ethic of Care: Analysis
3.2 Criticizing Ethic of Care: Pro
3.3 Criticizing Ethic of Care: Con

4. Utilitarianism
4.1 Utilitarianism: Analysis
4.2 Criticism of Utilitarianism: Pro
4.3 Criticism of Utilitarianism: Con
4.4 Criticism of Utilitarianism: Pro or Con?

5. Immanuel Kant’s Ethical Theory
5.1 Kant’s Ethical Theory: Analysis
5.2 Criticism of Kant’s Ethics: Pro
5.3 Criticism of Kant’s Ethics: Con
5.4 Criticism of Kant’s Ethics: Pro or Con?

1. Skepticism in Ethics

1.1 Skepticism in Ethics: Analysis

1.2 Criticism of Skepticism in Ethics: Pro

1.3 Criticism of Skepticism in Ethics: Con



2. Hobbes' Social Contract

2.1 Hobbes' Social Contract: Analysis

2.2 Criticism of Hobbes' View: Pro

2.3 Criticism of Hobbes' View: Con



3. Feminist Ethic of Care

3.1 Feminist Ethic of Care: Analysis

3.2 Criticizing Ethic of Care: Pro

3.3 Criticizing Ethic of Care: Con



4. Utilitarianism

4.1 Utilitarianism: Analysis

4.2 Criticism of Utilitarianism: Pro

4.3 Criticism of Utilitarianism: Con

4.4 Criticism of Utilitarianism: Pro or Con?



5. Kant's Ethical Theory

5.1 Kant's Ethical Theory: Analysis

5.2 Criticism of Kant's Ethics: Pro

5.3 Criticism of Kant's Ethics: Con

5.4 Criticism of Kant's Ethics: Pro or Con?




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