Ethics for OCR Religious Studies

Mark Coffey is a teacher of Religion and Philosophy at The Manchester Grammar School and a regular presenter of The Daily Service on BBC Radio 4. An Oxford theology graduate, he did a Master’s degree by research on Hauerwas at Leeds University under Nigel Biggar. He has written an introduction to the theological ethics of Stanley Hauerwas. Dennis Brown teaches at The Manchester Grammar School where he is Head of one of the largest Religion & Philosophy departments in Britain. He studied theology and philosophy at Edinburgh, New York and Oxford. In addition to writing books and articles on early church history, he has authored A Level textbooks on Religious Studies. His longstanding and particular interest in Ethics has seen him develop courses on legal, medical and business Ethics. He has wide experience of examining, question paper setting and syllabus development. He enjoys challenging young people's assumptions and prejudices.

• IntroductionHow to write an A Level Essay1) Key Debates in Ethics2) Natural Law3) Utilitarianism4) Kantian Ethics5) Christian Ethics6) Abortion7) Euthanasia8) Genetic Engineering9) Just War Ethics10) Metaethics11) Freewill and Determinism 12) The Nature and Role of Conscience13) Virtue Ethics14) Environmental and Business Ethics15) Sexual Ethics

"This is just what teachers of Ethics for OCR A Level are looking for: a clear, academic yet accessible guide to every aspect of the OCR specification. This textbook has distinct advantages over others on the market; normative ethical theory is explained clearly, yet with superb academic rigour, enabling students to engage with debates and develop critical thinking skills. This book will surely stimulate high level classroom discussion which will stretch and challenge students, helping them to access the highest grades. Moreover teachers of ethics courses using other specifications will find a great deal in this book which they can use and adapt for their own courses."Keith Noakes, Latymer Upper School"This is a very comprehensive and substantial resource that would be useful for students of all abilities undertaking the AS and A2 OCR units in Religious Ethics. What sets it apart from those already on the market is the level of research gone into the construction of the content it introduces students to a wider commentary on the issues from a range of diverse and contemporary thinkers. This is a book I would definitely use and recommend to my students."Mohini Qavi, London Academy of Excellence"This is a very thorough and versatile book with plenty in it to satisfy both the diligent student and the demanding teacher. A very welcome addition to the subject area."Richard Gray, author and Senior Examiner