RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Moral theories may have some role in teaching applied ethics
JF Journal of Medical Ethics
JO J Med Ethics
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Institute of Medical Ethics
SP 671
OP 672
DO 10.1136/jme.2007.022137
VO 33
IS 11
A1 D Benatar
YR 2007
UL http://jme.bmj.com/content/33/11/671.abstract
AB 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.