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Introduction to ethical issues archives broadview press. George lazaroiu, phd, institute of interdisciplinary studies in humanities and social sciences, new york, contemporary readings in law and social justice. Using realworld examples and vivid illustrations drawn from other disciplines, it challenges preconceived notions about morality and demonstrates why ethics matters. It is a comprehensive and accessible book that will be of interest to students and also to anyone reflecting about how to live a good and normatively defensible life. Rae accurately depicts and gives arguments for viable moral viewpoints from a biblical worldview, on a wide variety of topics that are prevalent to the culture today. An introduction to ethics, as well as numerous papers and articles. An introduction to philosophy of human nature, and the moral of the story. Pages in category ethics books the following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.

There is writing, discoloration, or markings on the edges of the pages. She is senior professor of philosophy at san diego mesa college, social sciences department, teaching oncampus as well as online classes. Introduction to ethical studies an open source reader lee archie john g. The eight best introductory books on ethics the daily idea. An introduction to ethics cambridge introductions to. This is a beautifully and elegantly written introduction to the fundamental questions of ethics.

Preface an introduction to ethics cambridge university press. For thirty years, peter singers practical ethics has been the classic introduction to applied ethics. A competitors technolog ical innovation has disrupted your companys. Theory and practice, updated edition access card, 11th. There is light highlighting or handwriting through out the book. Introduction to ethics in the world today, we are in the throes of a giant ethical leap that is essentially embracing all of humankind donahue, 1996, p.

An introduction to ethics cambridge introductions to philosophy 9780521775977. Cambridge core ethics an introduction to ethics by john deigh. Rather than telling students what to think about moral issues, this new text teaches students how to think for themselves. Athens, greece, 400 bc, book illustration by theodor horydczak. The most comprehensive ethics anthology, essentially three books in one volume. Introduction to ethical studies philosophy courses.

Reviewed by roann barris, professor, art history and ethics, radford university on 120. For this third edition, the author has revised and updated all the chapters, and added a new chapter addressing climate change, one of the most important ethical challenges of our generation. In his introduction to ethics from a christian perspective, scott b. One of the books most novel features is its complex methodology. An introduction to ethics by john deigh cambridge university press. Before teaching he worked variously as a doubledecker bus driver, infantry platoon officer, and mediator for disputes ranging from court litigation to child custody. This book is very easy to read and gives a practical approach to the moral issues of the day. An introduction to ethics is rich with interesting insights, and the prose succeeds in constructing a coherent narrative. He is the author of three books and numerous articles on topics in ethics, business ethics, negotiation and sustainability. This is a straightforward account of moral philosophy for. The book has pages that are folded or dog eared at the corners.