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Social Ethics: Morality and Social Policy - Couverture souple

Mappes, Thomas A.; Zembaty, Jane S.

 
9780070401433: Social Ethics: Morality and Social Policy
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0070401438 ISBN 13 : 9780070401433
Editeur : McGraw-Hill Inc.,US, 2010

Synopsis

This anthology encourages a critical examination of contemporary moral problems by presenting differing viewpoints on issues such as: the death penalty; euthanasia; hate speech and censorship; world hunger and global justice; and the environment. The readings, half of which are new to this fifth edition, include relevant opinions, as well as selections of work from contemporary writers and thinkers.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

With an assortment of readings and perspectives from some of the most respected thinkers of our time, Social Ethics: Morality and Social Policy provides a balanced, engaging introduction to today’s most pressing social and moral problems. This highly popular anthology illuminates the issues at the heart of each contemporary problem and encourages critical, fair-minded examination of varying viewpoints—all presented in the words of those who embrace them. Helpful editorial features include substantial chapter introductions, a summary preceding each selection, discussion questions, and bibliographies for further reading.

Biographie de l'auteur

Thomas A. Mappes holds a B.S. in chemistry from the University of Dayton and a Ph.D. in philosophy from Georgetown University. He is professor of philosophy at Frostburg State University, where he has taught since 1973. He is the coeditor (with Jane S. Zembaty) of Social Ethics: Morality and Social Policy (McGraw-Hill, 4/e, 1992) and his published work appears in journals such as American Philosophical Quarterly and Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal. In 1985, the Frostburg State University Foundation presented him with the Faculty Achievement Award for Teaching.

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Éditeur
McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0070401438
ISBN 13 
9780070401433
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
5
Nombre de pages
544
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Personne responsable
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