Table of Contents

Preface
Chapter 1. An Introduction to Moral Theory
Chapter 2. Divine Command Theory
Chapter 3. Moral Relativism
Chapter 4. Natural Law Theory
Chapter 5. Consequentialism 1: Classical Utilitarianism
Chapter 6. Consequentialism 2: Contemporary Developments
Chapter 7. Ethical Egoism
Chapter 8. Kant’s Moral Theory
Chapter 9. Moral Pluralism
Chapter 10. Virtue Ethics
Chapter 11. Moral Particularism
Chapter 12. Conclusion
Appendix: Standards for Evaluating Moral Theories
Glossary
References
Index
About the Author

About the Author

Mark Timmons is professor of philosophy at the University of Arizona. He has published extensively on topics in moral theory, metaethics, and Kant’s ethics. He is author of Morality without Foundations (1999) and editor of Oxford Studies in Normative Ethics.

Reviews

Mark Timmons’ Moral Theory: An Introduction provides sympathetic examinations of a comprehensive range of ethical theories, balanced by judicious critical arguments.  Adding a valuable chapter on ethical egoism, the second edition updates the discussions and extremely useful lists of further readings.  The addition of “empirical readings” is especially welcome. Clearly written and peppered with contemporary examples, Moral Theory is an excellent resource for students and instructors alike.
*Holly Smith, Rutgers University*

The second edition of the textbook by Mark Timmons on normative ethics constitutes a significant improvement on what was already a superb achievement. Timmons discusses the basic ideas and new developments in moral theory, and he presents arguments in such a clear fashion that advanced undergraduates will love the text. This edition is the best upper-level textbook on moral theory of any I have seen.
*Brad Hooker, University of Reading (UK)*