Description
This concise anthology of 31 readings on the philosophical theories of morality is organized according to type of moral theory (utilitarianism, egoism, virtue ethics, the ethics of care, etc.) and contains a separate chapter devoted to each type. Reading selections in the chapters provide coverage of both classical and contemporary philosophical writings, representing a spectrum of viewpoints on each theory. Readings include brief introductions to assist students in identifying key ideas and have been selected and edited in order to optimize student comprehension and to facilitate teaching.
Read More
Classical and contemporary writings on moral theory introduce students to the study of ethics. Essays are organized according to type of moral theory and are preceded by an introductory chapter which provides a conceptual framework for studying ethics. The reader is suitable for ethics courses that focus on theory, and can serve as a supplementary text for applied ethics courses. It can also be used for the ethics component of an introductory philosophy course. This edition includes selections that reflect recent developments in virtue ethics. Timmons teaches philosophy at the University of Memphis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Read Less