Ethics Selections From Classic And Contemporary Writers

The most important philosophers all in one place! ETHICS: SELECTIONS FROM CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY WRITERS takes you from the beginning of philosophy to today, all the while explaining everything in easy to follow language. From Plato to John Rawls, it's all here. And because it's packed with study tools, you'll not only get a basic familiarity with Western ethical philosophy, you'll be set up for a great grade in class as well.

This unique collection includes writings of the most important and influential moral philosophers of the Western tradition, from Plato to John Rawls. Chronologically organized to illuminate each writer's role in the history of ethics, the book's comprehensive coverage fosters a firm grasp of ideas in the history of Western moral philosophy, as well as contemporary moral philosophy. Selections from the contemporary period are designed to highlight the continuity between the history of moral philosophy and contemporary moral theory. The collection includes an introduction to ethical theory, introductions to each of the major historical periods, brief introductions to each selection, and new study tools to help focus students' reading. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.