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Intended for courses in Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, or Contemporary Moral Problems in which a concise, yet comprehensive, overview of the most seminal ethical theories is desired.
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This anthology of 29 readings on philosophical theories of morality is organized according to type of moral theory (utilitarianism, egoism, virtue ethics, the ethics of care, etc.), with a separate chapter devoted to each type. Reading selections in the chapters provide a balance of both classical and contemporary philosophical writings, representing a spectrum of viewpoints on each theory. In addition, the collection contains an introductory essay on moral theory by the editor.
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