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Five Types of Ethical Theory

Five Types of Ethical Theory

Hardcover

Philosophy

ISBN10: 102565661X
ISBN13: 9781025656618
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 326
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Five Types of Ethical Theory is a seminal work in moral philosophy that provides a rigorous and critical analysis of five major ethical systems. Written by the distinguished philosopher C. D. Broad, the book examines the moral doctrines of Spinoza, Butler, Hume, Kant, and Sidgwick. Broad's analytical approach dissects these theories to reveal their underlying assumptions, logical structures, and practical implications.

The work is renowned for its clarity and precision, serving as an essential survey for students and scholars of ethics. Broad does not merely summarize these thinkers but engages in deep critical evaluation, comparing their views on duty, happiness, and the nature of moral judgment. By focusing on these distinct types of theory-ranging from the naturalism of Hume to the deontology of Kant and the utilitarianism of Sidgwick-the book offers a comprehensive overview of the primary paths taken by Western ethical thought.

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