Morality and the Good Life: An Introduction to Ethics Through Classical Sources - Softcover

Solomon, Robert C.; Martin, Clancy W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072831928 ISBN 13: 9780072831924

Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill College, 2003

Synopsis

The premise of this ethical theory anthology is that the study of ethics represents, above all else, participation in the thinking of a long tradition of philosophers. Organized historically by philosopher, the book provides an introductory chapter on ethical concepts and helpful commentary and study questions throughout the reading selections. Morality and the Good Life is substantial enough for a full course in ethics, but it is concise enough to allow the instructor time to include other approaches in addition to the classic texts and materials presented in this volume.

About this title

From the Publisher

The interspersed, extensive commentary and guide to the text and readings has been expanded.
New chapter 11 on Rawls, A Theory of Justice
Revision of successful anthology featuring substantive selections from key texts in the history of moral philosophy and ethical theory
Student apparatus includes a concise introductory chapter, "What Is Ethics?" surveying major concepts, an end of book glossary of terms, a concise introduction to each philosopher, a helpful running commentary within each selection, and thought-provoking discussion questions at the end of each chapter.

About the Author

Robert C. Solomon is Quincy Lee Centennial Professor at the University of Texas at Austin. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and has taught at Princeton University, the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of California. He is the author of FROM RATIONALISM TO EXISTENTIALISM (Harper & Row, 1972), THE PASSIONS (Doubleday, 1976), IN THE SPIRIT OF HEGEL (Oxford, 1983), ABOUT LOVE (Simon & Schuster, 1988), ETHICS AND EXCELLENCE (Oxford, 1992), NEW WORLD OF BUSINESS (Rowman & Littlefield, 1994), and A PASSION FOR WISDOM (Oxford, 1997), as well as a number of textbooks in general philosophy. He has won numerous awards for his teaching and has taught in the U.S., Canada, and Australia.

Jennifer K. Greene is a lecturer in philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin and has taught at St. Edwards University, Southwestern University, and Baylor University. She is the author of several articles on coercion, and specializes in ethics and social and political philosophy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill College
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0072831928
• ISBN 13: 9780072831924
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 512