Preface -- Stage one: Moral considerations as foundations. Chapter I: Moral considerations ; Chapter II: Subjectivism, relativism, and morality -- Stage two: General obligations as action guides. Chapter III: Universal and special moral obligations ; Chapter IV: Moral obligations and other action guides -- Elaborations on stages one and two. Chapter V: Beings owed moral consideration ; Chapter VI: Human rights as action guides -- Stage three: Sample applications. Chapter VII: A moral problem : abortion ; Chapter VIII: Whistle blowing ; Chapter IX: Morality and law : a requirement for restrictive legislation -- Conclusion
