Discuss the crucial relationship between ethical theory and moral practice, considering the claim that good ideas are “valuable because they allow us to do things well. Any good theory will be a useful tool in the laboratory of life”.
Beyond Bumper Sticker Ethics reminds readers that applying ideas (theories) to actual situations is the necessary and challenging step after establishing theoretical bases. Discuss the crucial relationship between ethical theory and moral practice, considering the claim that good ideas are “valuable because they allow us to do thing well. Any good theory will be a useful tool in the laboratory of life” (Wilkens, 2011, p. 217).
Answer the above in 75-100 words using attached resource as a reference, including citations.
Reference:
Wilkens, S. (2011). Beyond bumper sticker ethics: An introduction to theories of right and wrong (2nd ed.). Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press. ISBN-13: 9780830839360
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