Historical Dictionary of Ethics

by Harry J. Gensler, Earl Spurgin

Overview

The Historical Dictionary of Ethics covers a very broad range of ethical topics, including ethical theories, historical periods, historical figures, applied ethics, ethical issues, ethical concepts, non-Western approaches, and related disciplines. Harry J. Gensler and Earl W. Spurgin tackle such issues as abortion, capital punishment, stemcell research, and terrorism while also explaining key theories like utilitarianism, natural law, social contract, and virtue ethics. This reference provides a complete overview of ethics through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 200 cross-referenced dictionary entries, including bioethics, business ethics, Aristotle, Hobbes, autonomy, confidentiality, Confucius, and psychology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810857636
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	08/22/2008
Series:	Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series , #91
Pages:	424
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.30(d)
Age Range:	14 - 18 Years

About the Author

Harry J. Gensler is professor of philosophy at John Carroll University.

Earl W. Spurgin is professor of philosophy at John Carroll University.

Editorial Reviews

With this volume...Scarecrow Press continues to carve out a niche for itself in the realm of historical reference....The uninitiated will appreciate the lengthy overview....Users looking for significant personalities will not be disappointed....Highly recommended for academic and large public libraries.

Booklist

The bibliography...is very comprehensive.... This resource would make a fine addition to any collection in higher education and could easily bear the title, 'Historical Encyclopedia of Ethics.'

American Reference Books Annual

The Historical Dictionary of Ethics provides an excellent introduction and overview to the study of ethics. The contributors and successful in education their readers. The writing is clear and concise. Historical Dictionary of Ethic is a valuable addition to any research, college, special, or large public library.

Journal Of Religious & Theological Information - Moly C. Mahony

Gensler and Spurgin offer a nontechnical and broadly accessible encyclopedia of concepts, persons, schools of thought, controversies, and terminology associated predominantly, but not exclusively, with the Western ethical tradition. The 283 amply cross-referenced entries are generally fluent and direct, and the authors take few interpretive liberties, in conformity with a nonspecialist readership....Recommended.

Choice Reviews

With this volume...Scarecrow Press continues to carve out a niche for itself in the realm of historical reference....The uninitiated will appreciate the lengthy overview....Users looking for significant personalities will not be disappointed....Highly recommended for academic and large public libraries.

February 2009 Booklist

Gensler and Spurgin offer a nontechnical and broadly accessible encyclopedia of concepts, persons, schools of thought, controversies, and terminology associated predominantly, but not exclusively, with the Western ethical tradition. The 283 amply cross-referenced entries are generally fluent and direct, and the authors take few interpretive liberties, in conformity with a nonspecialist readership....Recommended.

February 2009 Choice Reviews

Gensler and Spurgin offer a nontechnical and broadly accessible encyclopedia of concepts, persons, schools of thought, controversies, and terminology associated predominantly, but not exclusively, with the Western ethical tradition. The 283 amply cross-referenced entries are generally fluent and direct, and the authors take few interpretive liberties, in conformity with a nonspecialist readership....Recommended.

Choice

Gensler and Spurgin offer a nontechnical and broadly accessible encyclopedia of concepts, persons, schools of thought, controversies, and terminology associated predominantly, but not exclusively, with the Western ethical tradition. The 283 amply cross-referenced entries are generally fluent and direct, and the authors take few interpretive liberties, in conformity with a nonspecialist readership....Recommended.

February 2009 CHOICE

The Historical Dictionary of Ethics provides an excellent introduction and overview to the study of ethics. The contributors and successful in education their readers. The writing is clear and concise. Historical Dictionary of Ethic is a valuable addition to any research, college, special, or large public library.
— Moly C. Mahony, 2009

Journal Of Religious & Theological Information

The bibliography...is very comprehensive.... This resource would make a fine addition to any collection in higher education and could easily bear the title, 'Historical Encyclopedia of Ethics.'

American Reference Books Annual (ARBA)