This clear, well-organized overview of theoretical ethics employs a contemporary tone and framework. Multicultural coverage and attention to college students' moral development help readers relate the material to their own experience and their own moral growth. Both scholarly and practical, this text aims to significantly improve students' ability to make real-life moral decisions.
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Exceptionally thorough coverage of ethical relativism (Section II).
A full chapter on ethical reasoning (Chapter 2) and critical thinking-oriented exercises at the end of each chapter.
In-depth discussion of the implications of Kolhberg's and Gilligan's work on moral development (in Chapter 6).
Inclusive coverage of Buddhist ethics, Native American philosophy, ecofeminism, Confucianism, and the utilitarian philosophy of Pon Khaldun, among other topics.
Case studies included throughout.
Brief paired readings at the end of each chapter, including selections from Plato, A. J. Ayer, Thomas Aquinas, Thomas Hobbes, Carol Gilligan, and Ayn Rand.
A detailed Instructor's Manual contains teaching tips as well as multiple choice and essay exam items.
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