Consider Ethics: Theory, Readings, and Contemporary Issues

by Bruce N. Waller

Offering a balance of theory and applications and a mix of text and readings, Consider Ethics begins with chapters covering ethical theory, each of which is followed by related, classical readings. The book concludes with an examination of six contemporary ethical issues presented in a pro/con format with introductory material that places each issue in context. Featuring selections from the world’s most influential philosophers, this combination of primary texts and explanatory pedagogy presents the material in a clear, accessible way that does not sacrifice rigor. Making connections among different ethical theories throughout, the text helps students to engage the subject matter and apply theories to important contemporary ethical issues.

Genres: Philosophy, Textbooks, Nonfiction

368 pages, Paperback

First published June 29, 2004

Reviews

[Vero Hernandez]

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[Jake Brockman]

Epic introduction to ethics, full of excellent examples, optimism, and entertaining. It will get you thinking critically about modern life, and will keep you thinking for days. Anyone who is interested in critical examination of modern political issues should check this out.

[Dresden Haskell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like most people, I received this as a textbook in college. I found it a very good book and enjoyed reading it, and my education was certainly enriched by it. It was easy to read (wasn't numbingly dry like some textbooks) and I feel I learned a lot from it.

[Jenee Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had to study this book while attending online college and I must say it was a power punch to the mental dome. I think they should include readings like this book in schools. You will get so much out of it as well as applying it to life in general.

[John Hales · Rating 3 out of 5]

This college level text considers a variety of perspectives inviting its reader to think in greater depth about questions concerning the nature of ethics and the nature and existence of free will and morality. Are there absolute truths? Maybe.

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Another textbook for my Philosophy of Ethics course.

[Ben · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good brief overview of ethics. There are some topics that should have been covered more, but it gives a good general overview and offers many excerpts from primary philosophical texts.