Analysing Moral Issues - Softcover

Boss, Judith A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0767401611 ISBN 13: 9780767401616

Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Co ,U.S., 1998

Synopsis

Analyzing Moral Issues combines the appeal and strengths of the moral issues approach with a solid foundation in moral theory and moral reasoning. In addition to providing an overview of some of the major moral issues in our society, this text gives students the hands-on skills necessary to recognize and analyze moral arguments while introducing them to both Western and non-Western moral theories.

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From the Publisher

Unique in its breadth of coverage of key ethical theories, the text includes discussion of virtue ethics, care ethics, Confucian ethics, and Buddhist ethics.
Chapter Two introduces moral reasoning. Students are then shown how to apply moral reasoning to a specific philosophical reading: Judith Jarvis Thomson's "A Defense of Abortion."
A strong pedagogical framework integrates moral theory throughout. Pedagogy includes introductions to each issue, critical thinking questions that precede each reading, and discussion questions that follow each reading.
Case studies at the end of each chapter are accompanied by discussion questions which relate the study to the readings and encourage students to apply their critical thinking skills to moral issues in their own lives.
The text encourages students to consider a wide breadth of moral arguments in the process of seeking a solution.
Moral issues are related to students' experiences whenever possible to help them make the connection between their lives and broader societal issues.
The text's appendices provide coverage on writing a paper in moral philosophy and debating moral issues.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Co ,U.S.
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0767401611
• ISBN 13: 9780767401616
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 752