In it, many of the most influential philosophers in the field discuss key questions in metaethics. Aug 23, 2006 arguing about metaethics collects together some of the most exciting contemporary work in metaethics in one handy volume. An introduction to contemporary metaethics alexander miller. Key ideas in the fields of normative ethics, metaethics and applied ethics are explained rigorously and systematically, with a vivid writing style that enlivens the topics with energy and wit. View enhanced pdf access article on wiley online library html view download pdf for offline viewing. Andrew fisher has worked in the antihunger field for twentyfive years, as the executive director of national and local food groups, and as a researcher, organizer, policy advocate, and coalition builder. These puzzles involve moral disagreement, reference, moral epistemology, metaphysics, and moral psychology.
An introduction by andrew fisher do moral facts exist. Click download or read online button to get an introduction to contemporary metaethics book now. Arguing about metaethics collects together some of the most exciting contemporary work in metaethics in one handy volume. Applying ethics a text with readings download pdfepub.
An introduction has taught me enough about metaethics and metaethical concepts to enable me to think in terms of metaethical language. It should also be of practical use for those teaching philosophy as part of the international baccalaureate. An introduction to contemporary metaethics provides for the first time a critical survey of famous figures in 20th century metaethics together with indepth discussions of contemporary philosophers and will be an invaluable resource for students, teachers and professional philosophers with interests in contemporary metaethics. An introduction to contemporary metaethics download ebook. A contemporary introduction provides a solid foundation in metaethics for advanced undergraduates by introducing a series of puzzles that most metaethical theories address. Request pdf on jan 1, 20, tony milligan and others published metaethics.
Click download or read online button to get contemporary metaethics book now. Two essays, each 15001800 words 56 pages, each worth 20% of your final mark. Miller, alexander, an introduction to contemporary metaethics. Moore up to the most recent arguments between naturalism and nonnaturalism, cognitivism and. Andrew fisher is associate professor at the university of nottingham and has been lecturing philosophy for fifteen years. The nature and explanatory ambitions of metaethics 3 action, we typically expect that she will perform it, if given the opportunity. He was the leader of the australian labor party from 1907 to 1915. This is a very well structured guide to contemporary metaethics. Andrew fisher 29 august 1862 22 october 1928 was an australian politician who served three separate terms as prime minister of australia from 1908 to 1909, from.
Miller, alexander, an introduction to contemporary metaethics, oxford. In this area, the theory tells a story about the psychological and social functions of ethics. Andrew fisher 29 august 1862 22 october 1928 was an australian politician who served three separate terms as prime minister of australia from 1908 to 1909, from 1910 to 19, and from 1914 to 1915. An introduction to contemporary metaethics alexander. The normative ethicist is like a referee interested in the rules governing. For something thats very simple and accessible i would recommend metaethics.
This is an introduction to metaethics and the various views within this branch of philosophy. Because motivation is central to the explanation of action. Read andrew fishers take on the importance of open access publishing on our. Jun 18, 2019 this introduction provides a highly readable critical overview of the main arguments and themes in twentiethcentury and contemporary metaethics. For other people named andrew fisher, see andrew fisher disambiguation.
Key ideas in the fields of normative ethics, metaethics and applied ethics are. An introduction presents a clear and engaging survey of the key concepts and positions in what has become one of the most exciting and influential fields of philosophy. Contemporary metaethics download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. He is clearly attentive to the needs of the reader, beginning the book. Consider an analogy put forward by andrew fisher 2011. In this introduction to the discipline written explicitly for novices, leslie allan outlines the key questions and areas of analysis in contemporary metaethics. Ethics for alevel by mark dimmock, andrew fisher download link. Alexa nder millers an introduction to contemporary metaethics 2003. Sep 28, 2019 metaethics is therefore a form of study that is beyond the topics considered in normative or applied ethics.
View enhanced pdf access article on wiley online library html view. An introduction, andrew fisher proposes to give an introduction to such types of questions, and to discuss the main answers proposed by philosophers, presupposing none or very little prior knowledge on the part of the reader. Metaethics andrew fisher haftad 9781844652587 bokus. An introduction presents a very clear and engaging survey of the key concepts and positions in what has become one of the most exciting and influential fields of philosophy.
Realist theories explain ethics in terms of some realm that is independent of individual and group preferences. Use the link below to share a fulltext version of this article with your friends and colleagues. My initial hope when i first saw millers book was that here at least would be a work which satisfies the long standing need for a comprehensive introduction to. There is an awful lot to praise in this firstrate textbook if you are a student looking for an accessible and worthwhile introduction to the field of metaethics, you. Recall as we stated in the introduction, the differences between these forms of ethical study are helpfully captured in an analogy put forward by fisher 2011 involving different participants in a game of football. Preface 2 following the specification requirements of aqa and ocr, the book deals with normative ethics, then metaethics and finally applied ethics. Andrew fisher 2011,this book is under the berne convention. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading metaethics.
Metaethics,an introduction,andrew fisher,for mum and dad janet and david. It has been written in line with these specifications, covering the material necessary in a way that, we hope, is engaging for students, teachers and anyone interested in understanding ethical study. In a work free of technical language and jargon, andrew fisher covers the main ideas that have shaped metaethics from the work of g. Jun 02, 2017 this is an introduction to metaethics and the various views within this branch of philosophy. Fishers book constantly points beyond itself, repeatedly and strongly hinting that there is more to be done once each chapter has been gone through there is an awful lot to praise in this firstrate textbook if you are a student looking for an accessible and worthwhile introduction to the field of. Click here to read the pdf online for free click here to read the html online for. Free from technicality and jargon, the book covers the main ideas that have shaped metaethics from the work of g. Exam specification details this book deals with the ethics components of aqa philosophy and ocr religious studies. Its concise, very easy to understand, and gives a good basic overview of the major positions in metaethics without presupposing any prior knowledge of the field. This introduction provides a highly readable critical overview of the main arguments and themes in twentiethcentury and contemporary metaethics. Fishers book constantly points beyond itself, repeatedly and strongly hinting that there is more to be done once each chapter has been gone through there is an awful lot to praise in this firstrate textbook if you are a student looking for an accessible and worthwhile introduction to the field of metaethics, you have found it. What does it mean to say that a moral claim is true.
Free from technicality and jargon, this book covers the main ideas that have shaped metaethics from the work of g. Some chapters are, therefore, directly relevant only to one of these two courses. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. An introduction by andrew fisher is commendably wellwritten. Ethics for alevel is of particular value to students and teachers, but fisher and dimmocks precise and scholarly approach will appeal to anyone seeking a rigorous and lively introduction to the challenging subject of ethics. For my mother and father, john and isabella an introduction. One of the major strengths of andrew fishers introduction to metaethics is that it fills a very clear gap.
An introduction presents a very clear and engaging survey of the key concepts. An introduction andrew fisher moral realism kevin delapp. An introduction to contemporary metaethics download. Selections are wisely chosen with attention paid to both theoretical and applied ethics, classical and contemporary authors, eastern and western traditions, and religious and nonreligious perspectives. Metaethics is therefore a form of study that is beyond the topics considered in normative or applied ethics. Contemporary metaethics download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. It traces the development of contemporary debates in metaethics from their beginnings in the work of g. Beginning with a brief historical overview of metaethics and the development of a conceptual toolkit, matthew chrisman introduces and assesses the following key topics. I would suggest reading that first, then reading miller. What is the link between moral judgement and motivation. One natural way to explain this would involve answering the second group 3 question by claiming that ethical judgments necessarily motivate.
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