Assigned readings in “Applying Moral Theories” , 3rd Edition – Green cover   


Concepts in Ethical Discourse   Pages 11 – 12

The Ethics of Egoism -   Pages 74 – 80
                The Primacy of Self-Interest
                Is Egoism Self-Limiting?
                Checklist for Applying Act Egoism
                Concept summary

The Ethics of Natural Law   -  Pages 97 – 108
                The Natural-Law Moral Standard
                Moral Absolutism and the Qualifying Principles
                Checklist for Applying Natural-Law  Ethics
                Concept summary

The Ethics of Utilitarianism   Pages  126 – 139
                The Utilitarian Moral Standard
                Act Utilitarianism and Rule Utilitarianism
                Further Consideration in Applying Rule Utilitarianism
                Checklist for Applying Act Utilitarianism
                Concept  Summary

The Ethics of Respect for Persons  -   Pages 156 – 172
                The Universalization Principle as a Version of the Moral Standard
                The Means-Ends Principle as a Version of the Moral Standard
                Checklist for Applying the Ethics of Respect for Persons
                Concept Summary

Appendix I: Applying the Four Theories   -   Pages 191 – 194