[Updated July 2019]
This thread is for discussions related to the Ethics book of the Introduction to Philosophy open textbook series. See the full project summary.
Book Summary:
This part explores some of the major approaches to philosophical ethics including relativism, subjectivism, divine command theory, natural law theory, virtue ethics, egoism, social contract theory, utilitarianism, Kantian deontology and contemporary critical approaches to the tradition. Each chapter will include an outline of the position(s) in question, an introduction of some its chief historical proponents, a critical analysis of argument in favor and against the view and contemporary cases showing its continued relevance. Throughout we will seek to include voices not typically included in discussions of these topics in ethics.
How to participate:
This book is nearing publication. Weāre currently looking for copyeditors and formatters to assist with formatting and layout in Pressbooks
If youād like to volunteer, comment below!
Relevant Documents:
Book Outline ā This doc gives an overview of the part and details each of the chapters, as the book was envisioned when the project started.
Chapter Assignments ā This gives a list of the chapters written for the book and the authors.
Author Guide ā Read this guide to find out more about what committing to author a chapter involves.
Team: @geoslack (part editor), @clhendricksbc (lead editor), @zoe (Rebus project manager) ā¦ and you?