Introducing ethics (1st ed ) For Here and Now

Students learn how traditional ethical theories can be applied to practical problems ? Introducing Ethics is a brief text that encourages students to determine how the common wisdom of traditional ethical theories can be applied to practical problems such as the distribution of income and wealth, torture, terrorism, and gay and lesbian rights.

KEY TOPICS: Introducing Ethics is accessibly written, employing many contemporary examples, including Osama Bin Laden, 9/11, the Hindu practice of Suttee, Bernard Madoff?s Ponzi scheme, the U.S. invasion of Iraq, and the overthrow of Saddam Hussein.

MARKET: For students taking introduction to ethics courses.

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1 Religion and Morality

Chapter 2 The Challenge of Moral Relativism

Chapter 3 The Challenge of Egoism

Chapter 4 The Utilitarian Ethics

Chapter 5 The Kantian Ethics

Chapter 6 The Aristotelian Ethics

Taking-Stock Interlude

Chapter 7 The Environmental Challenge

Chapter 8 The Feminist Challenge

Chapter 9 The Multicultural Challenge

Conclusion

• This text serves as a primer for any course wishing to cover the basic concepts of ethics.  (ex. p. 2)
• Introducing Ethics is accessibly written, employing many contemporary examples, including Osama Bin Laden, 9/11, the Hindu practice of Suttee, Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme, the U.S. invasion of Iraq, and the overthrow of Saddam Hussein.  (ex. p. 55)
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