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In these classical and contemporary readings for a course in ethics, students encounter arguments on social questions, moral conduct, and moral education. This sixth edition of the anthology contains a new chapter on the meaning of life, plus new readings on Kant, Stoicism, and the ethics of cloning. Christina Sommers is affiliated with Clark University. Fred Sommers is affiliated with Brandeis University. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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A comprehensive and provocative collection of both classical and contemporary voices in perennial ethical debates, VICE AND VIRTUE has established itself as one of the truly outstanding anthologies for Introduction to Ethics Courses. In contradistinction to many other introduction to ethics books that focus on the application of moral theories to various institutionally based social dilemmas, VICE AND VIRTUE is unabashedly committed to the exploration of private, individual virtue and responsibility. This book provides both an overview of seminal ethical theories as well as many stimulating readings chosen to encourage students' own reflection on how these abstract theories impact decisions they face individually in their everyday lives.
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