Peter Singer Practical Ethics Second Edition (6 results)

Condition: Very Good. 8vo softcover 395pp index. very good+. Peter Singer's remarkably clear and comprehensive Practical Ethics has become a classic introduction to applied ethics since its publication in 1979 and has been translated into many languages. For this second edition the author has revised all the existing chapters, added two new ones, and updated the bibliography. He has also added an appendix describing some of the deep misunderstanding of, and consequent violent reaction to, the book in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland where the book has tested the limits of freedom of speech. The focus of the book is the application of ethics to difficult and controversial social questions: equality and discrimination by race, sex, ability, or species; abortion, euthanasia, and embryo experimentation; the moral status of animals; political violence and civil disobedience; overseas aid and the obligation to assist others; responsibility for the environment; the treatment of refugees. Singer explains and assesses relevant arguments in a perspicuous, non-doctrinaire way. He structures the book to show how contemporary controversies often have deep philosophical roots; and he presents an ethical theory of his own that can be applied consistently and convincingly to all the practical cases. The book's primary readership remains teachers and students of ethics whether in philosophy or some other branch of the humanities or social sciences. However, such is the clarity of the book's style and structure that it should interest any thinking person concerned with the most difficult social problems facing us as we approach the twenty-first century.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Peter Singer's remarkably clear and comprehensive Practical Ethics has become a classic introduction to applied ethics since its publication in 1979 and has been translated into many languages. For this second edition the author has revised all the existing chapters, added two new ones, and updated the bibliography. He has also added an appendix describing some of the deep misunderstanding of and consequent violent reaction to the book in Germany, Austria and Switzerland where the book has tested the limits of freedom of speech. The focus of the book is the application of ethics to difficult and controversial social questions.

Medium Softcover. Condition: Good. Second Edition. Medium softcover, second edition, 498gms, 395 pages. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and moderate page discolouration/spotting throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings.

Paperback. Peter Singer, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK. Author: Peter SingerBinding: PaperbackPublished: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 1993Condition:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis seminal work in applied ethics, Practical Ethics: Second Edition, presents a rigorous examination of contemporary moral dilemmas. Peter Singer argues for a utilitarian approach to a wide range of pressing issues, from animal rights and environmental ethics to abortion and euthanasia. The text instructs readers on how to apply ethical reasoning to real-world problems, challenging conventional wisdom with clear, compelling arguments. It uncovers the philosophical underpinnings of our moral choices, offering a thought-provoking and influential perspective on how we ought to live. This edition further refines Singer's groundbreaking ideas, making it an essential read for anyone interested in moral philosophy and its practical applications. Paperback.

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Softcover. Second Edition. Very Good in wrappers. ; ; 8.45 X 5.43 X 1.02 inches; 411 pages.