There are many approaches to introducing students to philosophy and to a philosophical approach to ethical issues. The approach in this textbook is to emphasis issues and general theory over intellectual history. Metaethical issues about moral relativism and subjectivism are not considered. A manageable four standard philosophical approaches to determining moral right and wrong are showcased: obligation theory, utilitarianism, justice theory, and rational egoism.

The reading is designed to assist the teacher in helping students understand objective approaches to moral judgments, both in theory and in application. Ethical issues about sanctity of life, quality of life, and how to cope with death are the used as case studies for applying each of the four theories. Much time is devoted to describing the inevitable dance between life and death, and protecting life versus killing to preserve life, what some have called the Death System. Other social and ethical issues covered are the nature of democracy, how to make our society more democratic, environmental issues and animal rights, capital punishment, euthanasia & suicide, and abortion.

Study or review questions are provided at the end of every chapter as well as recommended further readings. The first chapter is devoted to discussing what philosophy is all about, the method of philosophy, what you can do with philosophy, and what philosophy can do for you.

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