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Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
ISBN 13 | 9780190225575 |
ISBN 10 | 0190225572 |
Author | Torbjorn Tannsjo |
Book Format | Hardcover |
Language | English |
Book Description | When is it right to kill? Three ethical theories are examined, deontology, a moral rights theory, and utilitarianism. The implications of each theory are worked out for different kinds of killing. In the final analysis, utilitarianism can best accoun |
About the Author | Torbjörn Tännsjö is Kristian Claëson Professor of Practical Philosophy at Stockholm University. He has published extensively in moral philosophy, political philosophy, and medical ethics. |
Publication Date | 2015-09-24 |
Number of Pages | 328 pages |
Taking Life: Three Theories on the Ethics of Killing