Thinking About Ethics

by Richard L. Purtill

Vietnam, Watergate, the struggle for racial equality, and a revolution in sexual behavior - these are some of the ethical problems that confront us in the late twentieth century. No longer willing to accept blindly the ethical judgments and standards of others, we search for clearer judgments and more meaningful standards. ANd in the search, we call for a "return to morality". But the world cannot hope to "return to morality" or find moral leadership unless people can understand and agree on what morality is. This is the aim of the book - to give the reader a clearer understanding of morality. Perhaps clearer thinking cannot solve all the problems of this age, but it may help to show the way to better, more intelligent solution.s

147 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1976

About the author

Richard Purtill was the Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, as well as an author of fantasy and science fiction, critical non-fiction on the same genres, and various works on religion and philosophy. He is best known for his novels of the "Kaphtu" universe. He wrote as both Richard Purtill and Richard L. Purtill, a variant form of his name. He was active in professional writing circles, being a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, the Authors Guild, and the National Writers Union. His book J.R.R.Tolkien: Myth, Morality and Religion won the 1987 Mythopoeic Scholarship Award for Inklings Studies.