Contemporary Moral and Social Issues
An Introduction through Original Fiction, Discussion, and Readings
Format:Paperback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:4th Apr '14
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Contemporary Moral and Social Issues is a uniquely entertaining introduction that brings ethical thought to life. It makes innovative use of engaging, topically oriented original short fiction, together with classic and influential readings and editorial discussion as a means of helping students think philosophically about ethical theory and practical ethical problems.
- Introduces students to ethical theory and a range of practical moral issues through a combination of key primary texts, clear editorial commentary, and engaging, original fiction
- Includes discussion of topics such as world poverty, abortion, animals, the environment, and genetic engineering, containing “Facts and Factual Issues” for each topic to give students an up-to-date understanding of related factual issues.
- Uses immersive, original short works of fiction as a means to engage students to think philosophically about serious ethical issues
- Sample Course Framework available <
ISBN: 9781118625408
Dimensions: 248mm x 192mm x 25mm
Weight: 762g
448 pages