Ethics Theory and Contemporary Issues
Ethics Theory and Contemporary Issues by Barbara MacKinnon is a comprehensive text published by Wadsworth Pub. in 1998, spanning 477 pages. This edition presents a thorough exploration of ethical theories alongside contemporary ethical dilemmas, making it a valuable resource for those interested in philosophy and moral philosophy.
Readers will find a structured approach that begins with foundational ethical theories, including utilitarianism, Kant’s moral theory, natural law, and virtue ethics. The text then transitions to address a variety of contemporary ethical issues, covering personal topics like sexual morality and broader public policy concerns such as legal punishment, war and peace, and economic justice. This blend of theoretical and practical discussions provides a well-rounded perspective on ethics in today’s world.
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This comprehensive ethics text combines theory and issues with text and readings. Part One covers ethical theory, utilitarianism, Kant’s moral theory, natural law, and virtue ethics. Part Two contains contemporary ethical issues ranging from personal issues such as sexual morality to issues of public policy such as legal punishment to international concerns such as war and peace and economic justice.
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