by Raziel Abelson
Sixth Edition ©2003
ISBN-10: 0-312-15761-4 ISBN-13: 978-0-312-15761-6 Paper Text, 560 pages See available formats »
Connects ethical theory to ethical practice. Ethics for Modern Life demonstrates for students how analyzing and understanding philosophical principles helps them make more informed choices about he dilemmas they face in their own lives.An anthology with a mix of classic and contemporary readings that presents the relevant issues of our time. After introducing students in Part I to the main theories on ethical judgements and moral responsibility by such thinkers as Kant, Mill, Foot, Blackburn, and Strawson (among others), Parts II and III demonstrate these theories in action by presenting a wide range of readings on issues that are relevant to today's students such as euthanasia, capital punishment, animal rights, and genetic engineeringHelpful apparatus. Every chapter ends with questions for discussion and a list of suggested readings, providing students with an opportunity for further study.
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