Ronald D. Icenogle, Ph.D.
Science and Moral Choice: An Examination of the Foundations of Moral Philosophy
“This book is an exposition of the basic principles of moral philosophy. In addition to laying a foundation for the analysis of moral problems, the ideas in this book serve to integrate our moral thought with scientific thought and to do so in a manner that ought to appear commonsense to most people.”
Science and Moral Choice discusses how scientific thought relates to moral thought. Most philosophers accept that the central problem in modern thought has been our failure to adequately integrate scientific thought with moral thought and other areas within the humanities. The author takes the position that scientific thought and moral thought are not fundamentally different in character: both base their conclusions on empirical evidence as well as purposeful choice. The author discusses a broad range of ideas that show how an integration of scientific thought and moral thought can be achieved. The book is accessible to specialist and non-specialist alike, and discusses some controversial contemporary issues.Dr. Icenogle received his doctorate in biophysical chemistry from Cornell University. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the New York Academy of Sciences, and P.E.N. He has been profiled in Marquis Who's Who in America.