TY - JOUR T1 - Moral theories may have some role in teaching applied ethics JF - Journal of Medical Ethics JO - J Med Ethics SP - 671 LP - 672 DO - 10.1136/jme.2007.022137 VL - 33 IS - 11 AU - D Benatar Y1 - 2007/11/01 UR - http://jme.bmj.com/content/33/11/671.abstract N2 - In a recent paper, Rob Lawlor argues that moral theories should not be taught in courses on applied ethics. The author contends that Dr Lawlor’s arguments overlook at least two important roles that some attention to ethical theories may play in practical ethics courses. The conclusion is not that moral theory must be taught, but rather that there is more to be said for it than Dr Lawlor’s arguments reveal. ER -