The elements of moral philosophy

What is morality?

The challenge of cultural relativism

Subjectivism in ethics

Does morality depend on religion?

Psychological egoism

Ethical egoism

The utilitarian approach

The debate over utilitarianism

Are there absolute moral rules?

Kant and respect for persons

The idea of a social contract

Feminism and the ethics of care

The ethics of virtue

What would a satisfactory moral theory be like?