Do Morals Matter?: A Textbook Guide to Contemporary Religious Ethics, 2nd Edition - Softcover

Markham, Ian S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119143519 ISBN 13: 9781119143512

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2018

Synopsis

The revised second edition of the accessible guide to contemporary ethical issues that are at the intersection of religion and morality 

The updated second edition of Do Morals Matter? offers an authoritative yet approachable guide to the current ethical issues that bridge the gap between religion and morality. This informed text examines today’s key ethical issues that range from making moral decisions in business and medicine, to the uncertainty of war and terrorism and the tenuous condition of our environment.

This popular textbook embraces the dramatic changes that have occurred since the first edition was published such as changes in attitude towards the LGBT community as well as emerging ethical areas such as cyber ethics. In consultation with professors, the new edition includes sections at the beginning and end of each chapter that provide clear and succinct summaries of key issues, as well as reflective and discussion questions.

This revised text:

• Sets out all the major ethical options in a balanced way inviting students to make their own mind up
• Deals with both moral philosophy and applied ethics
• Starts every chapter with a thought-exercise to provoke discussion
• Places Brexit and President Trump in an appropriate ethical framework
• Develops the concept of a Morally Serious Person.

Written for students studying ethics in departments of theology and religion, Do Morals Matter? is the thoroughly revised and updated edition of the text that explores contemporary ethical issues. 

About this title

About the Author

IAN S. MARKHAM, PhD, was appointed as Dean and President of Virginia Theological Seminary in August 2007. Before being called to VTS, Dean Markham served as Dean and Professor of Theology and Ethics at Hartford Seminary in Connecticut as well as Visiting Professor of Globalization, Ethics, and Islam at Leeds Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom. He also served on the faculty of Liverpool Hope University and University of Exeter.

From the Back Cover

THE REVISED SECOND EDITION OF THE ACCESSIBLE GUIDE TO CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL ISSUES THAT ARE AT THE INTERSECTION OF RELIGION AND MORALITY

The updated second edition of Do Morals Matter? offers an authoritative yet approachable guide to the current ethical issues that bridge the gap between religion and morality. This informed text examines today's key ethical issues that range from making moral decisions in business and medicine, to the uncertainty of war and terrorism, and the tenuous condition of our environment.

This popular textbook embraces the dramatic changes that have occurred since the first edition was published, highlighting the adjustment in attitude towards the LGBT community as well as emerging ethical areas such as cyber ethics. In consultation with professors, the new edition includes sections at the beginning and end of each chapter that provide clear and succinct summaries of key issues, as well as reflective and discussion questions.

This revised text:

• Sets out major ethical options in a balanced way, inviting students to make their own mind up
• Deals with both moral philosophy and applied ethics
• Begins every chapter with a thought-exercise to provoke discussion
• Places current issues such as Brexit and President Trump in an ethical framework
• Develops the concept of a morally serious person.

Written for students studying ethics in departments of theology and religion, Do Morals Matter? is the thoroughly revised and updated edition of the text that explores contemporary ethical issues.

From the Inside Flap

THE REVISED SECOND EDITION OF THE ACCESSIBLE GUIDE TO CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL ISSUES THAT ARE AT THE INTERSECTION OF RELIGION AND MORALITY

The updated second edition of Do Morals Matter? offers an authoritative yet approachable guide to the current ethical issues that bridge the gap between religion and morality. This informed text examines today's key ethical issues that range from making moral decisions in business and medicine, to the uncertainty of war and terrorism, and the tenuous condition of our environment.

This popular textbook embraces the dramatic changes that have occurred since the first edition was published, highlighting the adjustment in attitude towards the LGBT community as well as emerging ethical areas such as cyber ethics. In consultation with professors, the new edition includes sections at the beginning and end of each chapter that provide clear and succinct summaries of key issues, as well as reflective and discussion questions.

This revised text:

• Sets out major ethical options in a balanced way, inviting students to make their own mind up
• Deals with both moral philosophy and applied ethics
• Begins every chapter with a thought-exercise to provoke discussion
• Places current issues such as Brexit and President Trump in an ethical framework
• Develops the concept of a morally serious person.

Written for students studying ethics in departments of theology and religion, Do Morals Matter? is the thoroughly revised and updated edition of the text that explores contemporary ethical issues.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119143519
• ISBN 13: 9781119143512
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 256