Ethical Theory: A Concise Anthology – Third Edition

Ethical Theory: A Concise Anthology – Third Edition by Heimir Geirsson is published by Broadview Press and was released on April 17, 2018. This edition spans 424 pages and is presented in English. The anthology compiles significant historical and contemporary readings on key ethical theories, such as Divine Command Theory, Consequentialism, Deontology, Virtue Ethics, and Feminist Ethics, providing a structured overview of the field.

Readers will find that each section features two or three essential contributions, accompanied by brief introductions from the editors to contextualize the readings. The third edition enhances its scope by including expanded coverage of meta-ethics, featuring thought-provoking selections from authors like Susan Wolf and Gilbert Harman. Additionally, this edition increases the representation of women authors, reflecting a broader spectrum of perspectives within the study of ethics and moral philosophy.