For courses in Applied Ethics, Social and Political Ethics, Introduction to Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy, Government, and Current Affairs.
This anthology explores a variety of positions on recent, controversial, social problems―all of which involve government policy. The challenging essays, addressing moral issues inherent in the policies of government, promote students' understanding and thinking about rights and wrongs in public affairs.
Steven M. Cahn is professor of philosophy at the City University of New York's Graduate School and is the author of more than 20 volumes in philosophy.
Tziporah Kasachkoff is professor of philosophy at the City University of New York's Borough of Manhattan Community College and the Graduate School. She is the editor of the American Philosophical Association Newsletter on Teaching Philosophy and is the author of numerous articles.