Perspectives On Ethics - Softcover

A novel, yet balanced approach to ethics that integrates traditional theories with recent analytic, feminist, and cross-cultural perspectives.
An introduction of the theories in an order that reflects the stages of moral development students actually experience in their own lives. The text begins with a discussion of ethical relativism and ends with an examination of theories based on universal moral principles.
An introduction and additional apparatus that provide students with the critical reading skills necessary for understanding and analyzing the readings.
Extensive coverage of ethical relativism.
Examination of biological and psychological theories in the chapters on Moral Development (Chapter 4) and Egoism (Chapter 5).
Applications following each set of readings that allow students to apply moral theory to issues such as jealousy, deception, greed, euthanasia, hate speech on campuses, abortion and fetal rights, homelessness, child labor, family obligations, political asylum, and economic justice.
A table of contents that dovetails perfectly with Ethics for Life, also by Judith A. Boss. Instructors have the option to shrink-wrap Perspectives on Ethics with Ethics for Life for 20% off the cost of the two purchased separately.