Global Ethics: An Introduction

by Kimberly Hutchings

The field of global ethics draws on traditions of moral theory, mostly derived from western philosophy, in order to address moral problems specific to an increasingly globalised world. This book provides an accessible introduction to the field of global ethics for students of politics, international relations and globalisation. It offers an overview and assessment of key perspectives in global ethics and their implications for substantive moral issues in global politics. These issues include the morality of state and non-state violence, the obligations of rich to poor in a globalising world and the scope and nature of international human rights. The aim of the book is to help non-specialist students understand the assumptions underpinning different moral traditions and to enable them to make up their own minds about the best way of approaching moral judgment and prescription in a shared world, which is nevertheless marked by massive cultural differences and inequalities of power.

Genres: Philosophy

176 pages, Hardcover

First published May 24, 2010

Reviews

[Tess McDonald · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had to read this for school, this is finals week so I thought I could call it quits. It's as informative, educational, and dry as can be expected. It has helped me to gain more interest in philosophy though and check out other books on the subject.

[Josh Cutts · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’d like to give it three-and-a-half stars.

Great for professionals (4), challenging for students (3).

The writing and thinking and clear and appropriate according to the standards of professional philosophical work, but undergraduate students will likely struggle with the technical, specialist jargon.

That being said, the tools for understanding Global Ethics are all here. If students really make an effort to thoroughly understand the inner workings of the various ethical theories described in the introductory materials, they’ll have an easier time working through the more topical chapters.

All in all, I wouldn’t recommend this as a text book for undergraduate work, though I’m hardly an expert in this particular field, and I can’t compare this particular work to alternatives in this area.

[Cmariewt · Rating 1 out of 5]

I am currently pursuing a second bachelor's degree. This was the textbook required for this term. This is, hands down, the driest most rambling textbook I have ever been assigned. It reads like a nonsensical late-night text from a desperate ex on illegal substances who is making a last-ditch attempt to win you back. I had to give myself plenty of time to read each week because I knew it would be a painful and torturous experience. I would have selected a different class based on this alone.

[R. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Working on my Bachelors in English/Creating Writing and this was required for my ethics class.

It's exactly as you would expect. The book covers what global ethics is, international aid and development, as well as ethics in war -just to name a few of the contents.
Well written with an easy-to-read font.

[cait barlowe · Rating 4 out of 5]

another emotional support textbook of mine