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Introducing Ethics: For Here and Now

James P. Sterba

3/5 ( ratings)

Students learn how traditional ethical theories can be applied to practical problems

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Introducing Ethics is a brief text that encourages students to determine how the common wisdom of traditional ethical theories can be applied to practical problems such as the distribution of income and wealth, torture, terrorism, and gay and lesbian rights. KEY TOPICS: Introducing Ethics is accessibly written, employing many contemporary examples, including Osama Bin Laden, 9/11, the Hindu practice of Suttee, Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme, the U.S. invasion of Iraq, and the overthrow of Saddam Hussein. MARKET: For students taking introduction to ethics courses.

Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Pearson

Release: February 08, 2012

ISBN: 020522668X

ISBN 13: 9780205226689

Introducing Ethics: For Here and Now

James P. Sterba

3/5 ( ratings)

Students learn how traditional ethical theories can be applied to practical problems

-
Introducing Ethics is a brief text that encourages students to determine how the common wisdom of traditional ethical theories can be applied to practical problems such as the distribution of income and wealth, torture, terrorism, and gay and lesbian rights. KEY TOPICS: Introducing Ethics is accessibly written, employing many contemporary examples, including Osama Bin Laden, 9/11, the Hindu practice of Suttee, Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme, the U.S. invasion of Iraq, and the overthrow of Saddam Hussein. MARKET: For students taking introduction to ethics courses.

Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Pearson

Release: February 08, 2012

ISBN: 020522668X

ISBN 13: 9780205226689

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