This collection of classic and contemporary readings in ethics presents sharp, competing views on a wide range of fundamentally important topics: moral relativism and objectivism, ethical egoism, value theory, utilitarianism, deontological ethics, virtue ethics, ethics and religion, and applied ethics. The Fourth Edition dramatically increases the volume’s utility by expanding and updating the selections and introductions while retaining the structure that has made previous editions so successful. (North American rights only)
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This collection of classic and contemporary readings in ethics presents sharp, competing views on a wide range of fundamentally important topics: moral relativism and objectivism, ethical egoism, value theory, utilitarianism, deontological ethics, virtue ethics, ethics and religion, and applied ethics.
The Fourth Edition dramatically increases the volume’s utility by expanding and updating the selections and introductions while retaining the structure that has made previous editions so successful. North American rights only.
Reviews:
"A nice blend of classic readings in moral philosophy supplemented by numerous modern pieces. I plan to use this text as the centerpiece of my course for years to come."
—Michael A. Growden, United States Air Force Academy
About the Authors:
Louis P. Pojman (1935-2005) was Professor of Philosophy, United States Military Academy.
Peter Tramel is Assistant Professor of Philosophy, United States Military Academy.
Table of Contents:
Preface to the Fourth Edition
General Introduction: What is Moral Philosophy?
I. What Is Morally Right Conduct?
II. Moral Relativism vs. Moral Objectivism
III. Ethics and Egoism
IV. Value: What Is the Good?
V. Utilitarian Ethics
VI. Deontological Ethics
VII. Virtue Ethics
VIII. Morality and Religion
IX. Applied Ethics
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