Ethics (Teach Yourself General Reference) - Softcover

Thompson, Mel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071477993 ISBN 13: 9780071477994

Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2006

Synopsis

Moral relativism, terrorism, fundamentalism-it seems the ethical divide in civilization is getting deeper and deeper. If you are concerned but often skittish when it comes to the jargon used in typical ethics books, this book will help. Teach Yourself Ethics explores key ethical theories and thinkers using accessible language and an easy-to-grasp format.

• Explains complex concepts in jargon-free language
• Covers such major thinkers as Marx, Freud, and Machiavelli
• Revised to cover today's most pressing ethical issues

About this title

Book Description:

Want to know about ethics but short of time and unsure where to begin? Get a kickstart with this little book which will give you just enough to get you going...

About the Author:

Mel Thompson is a freelance writer, specialising in philosophy, religion and ethics. He has written many books including six in the Teach Yourself series. He has also been an assistant examiner on the Oxford, Cambridge and RSA examination boards.

About this edition

• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0071477993
• ISBN 13: 9780071477994
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 246