Includes bibliographical references (p. 184-194) and index.
What is morality? -- The challenge of cultural relativism -- Subjectivism in ethics -- Does morality depend on religion? -- Ethical egoism -- The social contract theory -- The utilitarian approach -- The debate over utilitarianism -- Are there absolute moral rules? -- Kant and respect for persons -- Feminism and the ethics of care -- Virtue ethics -- What would a satisfactory moral theory be like?