Contemporary Moral Problems by James White

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An anthology that covers divergent viewpoints on many issues and introduces students to the major theories in the history of Western ethics. It features topics such as abortion, euthanasia, and capital punishment. It also engages students in debates about the financial crisis, world poverty and hunger, same-sex marriage, and war and terrorism.

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Contemporary Moral Problems by James White

Explore today's challenging moral terrain with James White's CONTEMPORARY MORAL PROBLEMS. The tenth edition examines the compelling and contentious debate over society's most pressing ethical controversies. This anthology covers divergent viewpoints on many timely issues and introduces students to the major theories in the history of Western ethics. This balanced collection features carefully chosen readings on classic topics such as abortion, euthanasia, and capital punishment. It also engages students in current debates about the financial crisis, world poverty and hunger, same-sex marriage, vegetarianism, war and terrorism, torture, and assassination. Twenty new reading selections ensure up-to-date coverage of contemporary moral issues. This book's well-crafted introductions to each chapter and reading; emphasis on opposing viewpoints; probing review and discussion questions; and provocative case studies allow students to develop a rich understanding of ethical theories and the issues to which they apply. Depend on this accessible, comprehensive anthology to engage your students in a lively and informed discussion of contemporary ethics.
White, James E.: - James E. White received a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado and is retired after teaching at Saint Cloud State University in Minnesota.
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ISBN 13 9780840033789
ISBN 10 0840033788
Title Contemporary Moral Problems
Author James White
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Wadsworth Publishing
Year published 2011-01-01
Number of pages 544
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