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Synopsis
This is an anthology of substantive selections from key texts in the history of moral philosophy or ethical theory. It may be used in an ethics course or in the ethics segment of an introduction to philosophy course. 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. The revision features a new chapter 11 on Rawls, A Theory of Justice. The interspersed, extensive commentary and guide to the text and readings has been expanded throughout.
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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.
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- PublisherMcGraw-Hill College
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0072840846
- ISBN 13 9780072840841
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number3
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