Introduction to Ethics

A Reader

Andrew Dell'Olio, Caroline J. Simon

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Year: 2010
• eBook ISBN: 9781461638155
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Philosophy
• Subtopic: Ethics & Moral Philosophy

As the perfect companion to introduction to ethics courses, Dell'Olio and Simon's reader includes the most influential ethical theories without overwhelming the beginning student. It contains a variety of readings encompassing contemporary and classic philosophers, male and female perspectives of both Western and non-Western ethical traditions, and readings in both theoretical and applied ethics. Introduction to Ethics comprises of thirty-seven essays divided into nine chapters; the first chapter introduces the nature of moral theory with a brief account of the different moral theories that will follow in the text. Chapters 2 through 8 are each devoted to a particular moral theory with readings that represent the position and those who challenge it, accompanied by an application of the theory to a particular moral problem. Finally, chapter 9 offers readings in practical guidance on "living a good life." Each chapter has a brief introduction that provides an overview of the selection with pointers on what to note as the selection is read and concludes with a series of thought-provoking study questions and a selection for further reading making it easier for students to understand and appreciate their reading.

Table of contents

• Preface
• Chapter 1 Ethics: Thinking about Right Conduct
• Chapter 2 Religion and Morality
• Chapter 3 Moral Relativism
• Chapter 4 Natural Law Theory
• Chapter 5 Utilitarianism
• Chapter 6 Ethics of Duty
• Chapter 7 Virtue Ethics
• Chapter 8 Challenges to Traditional Moral Theory
• Chapter 9 Living a Good Life
• About the Editors