Ethical Theory: An Anthology

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The second edition of Ethical Theory: An Anthology features a comprehensive collection of more than 80 essays from classic and contemporary philosophers that address questions at the heart of moral philosophy.

• Brings together 82 classic and contemporary pieces by renowned philosophers, from seminal works by Hume and Kant to contemporary views by Derek Parfit, Susan Wolf, Judith Jarvis Thomson, and many more
• Features updates and the inclusion of a new section on feminist ethics, along with a general introduction and section introductions by Russ Shafer-Landau
• Guides readers through key areas in ethical theory including consequentialism, deontology, contractarianism, and virtue ethics
• Includes underrepresented topics such as moral knowledge, moral standing, moral
  responsibility, and ethical particularism

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Title Ethical Theory Seeing the Light What s Good on TV? Ethics An Anthology Exploring Ethics Through Movies Understanding Ethics Through Television The Big Questions   Resource Type Anthology Textbook Textbook Anthology   Audience Level Advanced undergraduate and graduate Undergraduate and graduate Undergraduate Undergraduate and graduate   Pages 816 383 320 608   List Price $69.95 $34.95 $34.95 $56.95   Publication Date July, 2012 March, 2012 October, 2011 March, 2009   Author(s) Russell Shafer-Landau Wanda Teays Jamie Carlin Watson and Robert Arp James P. Sterba   Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Wiley-Blackwell Wiley-Blackwell Wiley-Blackwell   Print Book 0470671602 1444332880 1405194758 1405191287   Kindle Book B008H3TZXK B007RT1RD6 B0062O83K2 Not Available - Request Kindle Version   Edition 2 1 1 2   Brief Description Features a collection of 80 essays from classic and contemporary philosophers that address questions at the heart of moral philosophy. An engaging and innovative approach to the study of ethics and the development of moral reasoning skills through film. Introduction to the basic theories and concepts of moral philosophy using examples from classic and contemporary television shows. Uses the best available readings to ask the central questions of ethics: What is the nature of morality? Why be moral? What are the requirements of morality?