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Abstract

This essay explores the possibility of a scientific theory of ethics by an examination
of the writings of John Anderson. Anderson holds the view that the diversity of
theories in ethics is not because there are a large number of subject matters in
ethics, but rather that there are a large number of theories attempting to explain
one set of ethical phenomena.I The ethical field is confused, for the very nature of
this field is not adequately grasped. The partiality of the resulting views leads to a
search for 'foundations' that aim to prop up what was never properly constructed
or realised. Thus Anderson's approach here, as elsewhere, is polemical and
critical.

Item Type:	Thesis - Unspecified
Authors/Creators:	Volpato, Ros
Keywords:	Anderson, John, 1893-1962, Ethics, Ethical relativism
Copyright Holders:	The Author
Copyright Information:	Copyright 1994 the Author - The University is continuing to endeavour to trace the copyright owner(s) and in the meantime this item has been reproduced here in good faith. We would be pleased to hear from the copyright owner(s).
Additional Information:	"Written as a qualifying Thesis for enrolment for an M.A.". Thesis (M.A. (Qual.))--University of Tasmania, 1994. Includes bibliographical references
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