Consider Ethics: Theory, Readings and Contemporary Issues

by Bruce N. Waller

A combination text/reader, Consider Ethics provides a balance of theory and application in one volume. Chapters on ethical theory, followed by related classic readings and debates about six contemporary ethical problems. Unique coverage of care ethics and free will. Contains significant selections from primary sources from a variety of influential ethical perspectives - Aristotle, Hobbes, Hume, Kant, Bentham, Mill, Darwin, Baier - helping readers to explore the actual writings of important philosophical figures and gain a sense of their systems and distinctive styles. Readings range from familiar contemporary problems such as euthanasia and the death penalty to the ethical issues of war. A wealth of examples throughout illustrate abstract philosophical ideas, facilitate readers' understanding. Anyone interested in learning more about ethics and free will and how they impact everyday life.

Genres: Philosophy, Textbooks, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published June 29, 2004

Reviews

[Vero Hernandez]

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[Jake Brockman]

Epic introduction to ethics, full of excellent examples, optimism, and entertaining. It will get you thinking critically about modern life, and will keep you thinking for days. Anyone who is interested in critical examination of modern political issues should check this out.

[Dresden Haskell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like most people, I received this as a textbook in college. I found it a very good book and enjoyed reading it, and my education was certainly enriched by it. It was easy to read (wasn't numbingly dry like some textbooks) and I feel I learned a lot from it.

[Jenee Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had to study this book while attending online college and I must say it was a power punch to the mental dome. I think they should include readings like this book in schools. You will get so much out of it as well as applying it to life in general.

[John Hales · Rating 3 out of 5]

This college level text considers a variety of perspectives inviting its reader to think in greater depth about questions concerning the nature of ethics and the nature and existence of free will and morality. Are there absolute truths? Maybe.

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Another textbook for my Philosophy of Ethics course.

[Ben · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good brief overview of ethics. There are some topics that should have been covered more, but it gives a good general overview and offers many excerpts from primary philosophical texts.