About this eTextbook
combines guiding commentary and questions with a rich selection of concise, carefully edited, and accessible readings on ethical theory and contemporary moral issues. This unique introduction shows students how to do philosophy by first analyzing texts-identifying ethical positions and the arguments that support them-and then evaluating the truth of those positions and the soundness of the arguments. In doing so, it provides students with a uniquely engaging introduction to ethics that also hones their critical thinking skills.FEATURES* A unique Unit 1 gives students the conceptual tools to "do" philosophy with coverage of logic, arguments, moral reasoning, and reading and writing philosophy* Extensive coverage of the three main areas of ethics-metaethics, normative ethics, and applied ethics-addresses issues often ignored by other texts, including ethics vs. science, moral responsibility, moral vs. legal issues, torture, terrorism, and more* Unit and chapter introductions outline major themes and issues and explain why they matter* Reading questions precede the essays and focus students' studying on key points, while discussion questions follow the readings and help students move into the evaluation phase* "Argument Reconstruction Exercises" after each reading provide practice in identifying the premises and conclusions in the essays* An Instructor's Manual with Test Bank on CD is available to adopters* A Companion Website at www.oup.
ISBNs for Introducing Ethics: A Critical Thinking Approach with Readings are 9780190221164, 019022116X and the print ISBNs are 9780199793785, 0199793786. Additional ISBNs include 9780199793778.
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- Author: Justin McBrayer; Peter Markie
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
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