Social Ethics: Morality and Social Policy - Softcover

Mappes, Thomas A.; Zembaty, Jane S.; DeGrazia, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0073535885 ISBN 13: 9780073535883

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2011

Synopsis

With an assortment of readings and perspectives from some of the most respected thinkers of our time, Social Ethics: Morality and Social Policy provides a balanced, engaging introduction to today’s most pressing social and moral problems. This highly popular anthology illuminates the issues at the heart of each contemporary problem and encourages critical, fair-minded examination of varying viewpoints―all presented in the words of those who embrace them. Helpful editorial features include substantial chapter introductions, a summary preceding each selection, discussion questions, and bibliographies for further reading.

About this title

About the Author:

Jane S. Zembaty, professor of philosophy at the university of Dayton, specializes in classical Greek philosophy and social ethics. She coedited the first three editions of Biomedical Ethics, and her published work includes articles on Greek philosophy, such as "Plato's Republic and Greek Morality on Lying" and "Aristotle on Lying."

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0073535885
• ISBN 13: 9780073535883
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 592