| Description |
pages cm |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. Preliminaries. 1. What is ethics or moral philosophy? -- Pt. 2. Normative ethical theory. 2. Introduction. 3. Teleological theories of ethics. 4. Deontological theories of ethics. 5. Alternative theories of ethics -- Pt. 3. Metaethical theory. 6. Metaethics: the language of ethics. 7. The logic of ethics. 8. Moral relativism -- Pt. 4. Topics in the ethics of criminal justice. 9. Justice. 10. Discretionary justice. 11. Juvenile justice. 12. Corruption. 13. Force |
| Summary |
"This book acquaints readers with the philosophical concepts upon which ethical theory is based. It applies these ideas to specific issues and dilemmas within the criminal justice system. Its ultimate goal is to acquaint the reader with basic concepts of ethics in criminal justice and to train the mind to resolve moral issues independently."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Criminal justice, Administration of -- Moral and ethical aspects.
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Social ethics.
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| Author |
Dennis, Carolyn Brown.
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Chipman, Tere.
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| LC no. |
99033982 |
| ISBN |
0849391164 alkaline paper |
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