Research Catalog

Title

Ethics : history, theory, and contemporary issues / edited by Steven M. Cahn, The City University of New York Graduate Center, Peter Markie, University of Missouri, Columbia.

Publication

New York : Oxford University Press, [2020]

Items in the Library & Off-site

Details

Additional Authors

• Cahn, Steven M.
• Markie, Peter J., 1950-

Description

xv, 953 pages; 24 cm

Summary

"Ethics: History, Theory, and Contemporary Issues, Seventh Edition, is the most comprehensive anthology on ethics, featuring sixty-three selections organized into three parts and providing instructors with the greatest flexibility in designing and teaching a variety of introduction to ethics courses. Spanning 2,500 years of ethical theory, the first part, Historical Sources, ranges from ancient Greece to the twentieth century. It moves from classical thought through medieval views to modern theories, culminating with leading nineteenth- and twentieth-century thinkers. The second part, Modern Ethical Theory, includes many of the most important essays of the past century. The discussion of utilitarianism, Kantianism, egoism, and relativism continues in the work of major contemporary philosophers, while landmark selections reflect concern with moral language and the justification of morality. The concepts of duty, justice, and rights are explored, as well as recent views on cultural relativism and an ethic influenced by feminist concerns. In the third part, Contemporary Moral Issues, the readings present the current debates over abortion, euthanasia, famine relief, animal rights, environmentalism, the use of torture in interrogations, death, and the meaning of life. Wherever possible, each reading is printed in its entirety. An ARC for both students and instructors will accompany the text. The Instructor side will include items such as PowerPoint lecture outlines, reading summaries, essay questions, and sample syllabi. Student side will feature student self-test questions, suggested readings, and helpful web links"--

Subject

• Ethics

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references.

Call Number

JFE 20-3813

ISBN

• 9780190949556
• 0190949554
• 9780190949617 (canceled/invalid)

LCCN

• 2019030271
• 40029657855

OCLC

1108812296

Title

Ethics : history, theory, and contemporary issues / edited by Steven M. Cahn, The City University of New York Graduate Center, Peter Markie, University of Missouri, Columbia.

Publisher

New York : Oxford University Press, [2020]

Edition

Seventh edition.

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references.

Added Author

Cahn, Steven M., editor.

Markie, Peter J., 1950- editor.

Other Form:

Online version: Cahn, Steven, Ethics 7. New York : Oxford University Press, 2019. 9780190949617 (DLC) 2019030272

Other Standard Identifier

40029657855

Research Call Number

JFE 20-3813