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<p>this Textbook Introduces Undergraduates To The Study Of Ethics Through An Examination Of Contemporary Moral Problems. It Opens With An Overview Of The Major Currents Of Thought In The History Of Western Ethics. Each Of Eight Remaining Chapters Contains Readings Addressing A Particular Issue (such As Capital Punishment Or The Environmental Costs Of Consumption) From A Variety Of Perspectives. These Are Followed By Problem Cases For Discussion. Annotation &copy;2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, Or</p> <h3>booknews</h3> <p>this Textbook Begins With Brief Excerpts Representing Major Moral Theories, Including Those Of Rawls, Nietzsche, Mill, Kant, Aristotle, And Dworkin. It Then Provides Readings Representing Various Positions In Regard To Contemporary Controversies. Among The Topics Addressed Are: Abortion, Euthanasia, Capital Punishment, Sexuality And Marriage, Pornography And Drugs, Affirmative Action, Animals, The Environment, And Terrorism And War. Problem Cases Are Presented For Each Topic. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknews.com)</p>

Author
[edited by] James E. White
Publisher
Thomson/Wadsworth; Wadsworth Publishing
Published
2006
Language
EN
ISBN
9780534584306
Subjects
Philosophy, Political Science, Humanities
Rating
4.4 / 5 (119 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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