An Introduction to Moral Philosophy, 3/e
An Introduction to Moral Philosophy, 3/e
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ISBN: 9781324072553
Bind: Paperback
Year: 2025
Pages: 528
Size: 5.5 x 8.25 Inch
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Sales Territory: Indian Subcontinent
Description:
Empower students to think critically about ethical theories and moral dilemmas.
From his influential scholarship to his popular writings to his appearances on the BBC, Jonathan Wolff has a knack for making moral philosophy vivid and exciting for any audience. In An Introduction to Moral Philosophy, he wields this talent to deliver a text that students enjoy reading. In addition to surveying the basics of ethical theory and critical thinking, Wolff guides students through debates about some of today’s most urgent moral issues, including the ethics of race, gender, artificial intelligence, and public health. The text invites students to think for themselves about real-world issues and provides them with an accurate, appealing sense of what moral philosophy is all about.
Contents:
1. Moral Philosophy and Moral Reasoning
2. The Good Life and the Meaningful Life
3. Cultural Relativism
4. Nihilism and Subjectivism
5. Free Will and Moral Responsibility
6. Religion and Natural Law
7. Egoism
8. The Social Contract
9. Utilitarianism: Bentham and Mill
10. Challenges for Utilitarianism
11. Deontology: Kant
12. Challenges for Kantian Ethics
13. Virtue Ethics: Aristotle
14. Challenges for Virtue Ethics
15. The Ethics of Gender
16. The Ethics of Race
17. Moral Philosophy in Practice: Hunger and Health
18. Contemporary Moral Problems
About the Author:
Jonathan Wolff (FBA) is a prominent philosopher and academic, currently serving as the Alfred Landecker Professor of Values and Public Policy in the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. Renowned for his work in ethics, political philosophy, and public policy, Wolff has made significant contributions to discussions on social justice, equality, and disability rights.
