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American Ethics: A Source Book From Edwards To Dewey Presents A Rich Collection Of 70 Source Readings In American Ethics From The Early Puritans And Their Foremost Spokesman Jonathan Edwards To The Midtwentieth Century, The Time Of John Dewey'S Pragmatism And Naturalism. Ethics Has Both A Theoretical And Practical Interest, Relating It Directly To Politics, Religion, Economics, Science, And In Fact All Aspects Of Culture Or Social Life. American Ethics Has A Whole Series Of Serious Problems And Controversies Included In Its Six Chapters. These Extensive Problems Are Presented Concretely In The Voices Of Those Directly Involved, From The Liberty Of Conscience, Predestination, Witchcraft Among The Puritans, Slavery, Natural Rights, Constitutional Government During The Time Of Jefferson And The Enlightenment, Civil Disobedience, Abolition, Rights Of Women, The Plight Of American Indians During The Time Of Emerson And Transcendentalism, The Controversy Over Evolution, War, The Pragmatic Character Of America During The Time Of Peirce, James, Dewey And Pragmatism, Race Questions, Prejudice, Loyalty, Women'S Role In Culture During The Time Of Royce And Idealism, Creative Democracy, The Genteel Tradition, The Naturalistic Fallacy During The Time Of Santayana, Dewey, And Naturalism In The Twentieth Century. Each Chapter Includes A Leadin To Help The Reader Locate Important Points In The Reading. At The End Of Each Chapter, Questions For Discussion Are Included Along With A Guide To Further Reading. At The End Of The Book, A Glossary Of Important Terms Is Included For Easy Reference. American Ethics Portrays The First 300 Years Of Ethics In America, All The Way From 1644 When Roger Williams Wrote About Freedom Of Conscience Down To 1956 When Sidney Hook Attempted To Defend His Own And Dewey'S Ideas Of A Humanistic, Naturalistic Orientation For Ethics. This Is An Excellent Book For College Students Taking Courses In American
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'American Ethics: A Source Book from Edwards to Dewey'? A: The book presents a collection of 70 source readings in American Ethics, spanning from the early Puritans to mid-twentieth century thinkers, exploring the intersection of ethics with politics, religion, and culture.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'American Ethics: A Source Book from Edwards to Dewey' is Guy W. Stroh.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various topics such as liberty of conscience, predestination, slavery, civil disobedience, women's rights, and the controversies surrounding evolution and race.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 520 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: Is this book suitable for college students? A: Yes, it is an excellent resource for college students studying American Philosophy, Ethics, and American Studies.
- Q: When was 'American Ethics: A Source Book from Edwards to Dewey' published? A: The book was published on December 26, 2000.
- Q: What features does the book include for better understanding? A: Each chapter includes discussion questions and a guide to further reading, along with a glossary of important terms at the end.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How does this book aid in understanding American Ethics? A: It provides key historical readings and contextual discussions that highlight significant ethical problems and controversies in American history.