Ideal Code, Real World a Rule-Consequentialist Theory of Morality - Paperback

by Brad Hooker (Author)

What are the appropriate criteria for assessing a theory of morality? In this enlightening work, Brad Hooker begins by answering this question. He then argues for a rule-consequentialist theory which, in part, asserts that acts should be assessed morally in terms of impartially justified rules. In the end, he considers the implications of rule-consequentialism for several current controversies in practical ethics, making this clearly written, engaging book the best overall statement of this approach to ethics.

Author Biography

Brad Hooker is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Reading.