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Nursing Ethics

A Virtue-Based Approach

Palgrave Macmillan

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  1. Alan E. Armstrong

    1. University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Introduction

    • Alan E. Armstrong
    Pages 1-3

  4. The Virtues in General Ethics

    • Alan E. Armstrong
    Pages 26-39

  7. Common Objections to Virtue Ethics

    • Alan E. Armstrong
    Pages 95-108

  10. MacIntyre’s Account of the Virtues

    • Alan E. Armstrong
    Pages 157-179

  12. Conclusions

    • Alan E. Armstrong
    Pages 187-200

  13. Back Matter

    Pages 201-240
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About this book

This book proposes a 'strong' (action-guiding) account of a virtue-based approach to moral decision-making within contemporary nursing practice. Merits and criticisms of obligation and virtue-based approaches to morality are explored. The author argues that in order to deliver morally good care, it is necessary to examine one's moral character.
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Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK

    Alan E. Armstrong

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About the author

ALAN E. ARMSTRONG is Senior Lecturer in Nursing at the University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK.
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Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Nursing Ethics

  • Book Subtitle: A Virtue-Based Approach

  • Authors: Alan E. Armstrong

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230206458

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave Religion & Philosophy Collection, Philosophy and Religion (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited 2007

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-230-50688-6Published: 17 April 2007

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-0-230-24419-1Published: 17 April 2007

  • eBook ISBN: 978-0-230-20645-8Published: 17 April 2007

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: IX, 240

  • Topics: Nursing, Moral Philosophy

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