The Right Thing to Do: Basic Readings in Moral Philosophy - Couverture souple

Rachels, James

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0070510903 ISBN 13 : 9780070510906

Editeur : McGraw Hill Higher Education, 1998

Synopsis

This collection of readings in moral theory and practical moral issues from major Western philosophers is the companion reader to "The Elements of Moral Philosophy" by the same author. It explores the theories and issues introduced in that volume, in their original and classic formulations.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This collection of readings in moral theory and moral issues from major Western philosophers is the ideal companion reader for James Rachels' text The Elements of Moral Philosophy. The anthology explores further the theories and issues introduced in that volume, in their original and classic formulations. The collection can stand on its own as the text for a course in moral philosophy, or it can be used to supplement any introductory text.

This fifth edition contains new essays about prostitution, monogamy, date rape, terrorism, torture, genetic engineering, and the atomic bombings of Japan.

Biographie de l'auteur

James Rachels is University Professor of Philosophy at the University of Alabama at Birminghamand is widely respected in the field of moral philosophy. He is also the author of THE END OF LIFE: Euthanasia and Morality and CREATED FROM ANIMALS: The Moral Implications of Darwinism.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: McGraw Hill Higher Education
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0070510903
• ISBN 13: 9780070510906
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 336
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible