A Handbook of Ethical Theory

"A Handbook of Ethical Theory" by George Stuart Fullerton is a comprehensive exploration of ethics during the early 1900s. It seeks to define core ethical ideas and analyze different moral codes, pushing readers to think hard about what is considered morally right. Fullerton starts by pointing out how important it is to have a clear grasp of morality, especially since moral thinkers have had so many different ideas throughout history. He challenges the idea that there is one single set of ethics that everyone follows, noting that moral beliefs can change a lot from one society to another. This sets the stage for a closer examination of how we study ethics and what human morality really is, giving readers the tools to understand and judge moral principles.