Morality and Moral Controversies: Readings in Moral, Social and Political Philosophy - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0205526217 ISBN 13: 9780205526215

Casa editrice: Routledge, 2012

Riassunto

Morality and Moral Controversies provides students with the tools to understand the philosophical ideas that are shaping our world today. This comprehensive anthology includes classic and contemporary readings in moral theory and the most current applied ethics debates emphasizing international concerns. Through analyzing these readings such as Supreme Court decisions, students will grasp the scope of various philosophical discussions Supreme Court justices must have. Morality and Moral Controversies challenges readers to critically assess leading controversies in moral, social, and political philosophy.

Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:

• Understand philosophical ideas that are shaping our world today.
     
• Confront conflicts faced when given the choice of morality.
     
• Apply various philosophical ideas to politics, religion, economics, relationships, and medicine.
     
• Discuss basic philosophical arguments.

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L'autore:

Steven Scalet received his Ph.D in philosophy at the University of Arizona. After receiving his doctorate, he taught at Binghamton University (SUNY) for a decade, where he directed the Program in Philosophy, Politics and Law and was an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Economics. Professor Scalet is the recipient of the State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Professor Scalet publishes articles in applied ethics and political philosophy, and is currently an Associate Professor of philosophy at the University of Baltimore (USM).

John Arthur was a Professor of Philosophy at Binghamton University (SUNY) before his untimely death from non-smokers lung cancer.  He was beloved as a teacher and mentor to faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students in his nearly twenty years at Binghamton.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0205526217
• ISBN 13: 9780205526215
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 688
• Redattore: Scalet Steven