Contemporary Moral Problems

by James E. White

Explore today's challenging moral terrain with James White's CONTEMPORARY MORAL PROBLEMS. The ninth edition examines the compelling and contentious debate over society's most pressing ethical controversies. This anthology covers divergent viewpoints on many timely issues and introduces you to the major theories in the history of Western ethics. This balanced collection features carefully chosen readings on classic topics such as abortion, euthanasia, and capital punishment. It also engages students in current debates about global warming, torture, war and terrorism, and same-sex marriage. Fourteen new reading selections in this edition ensure up-to-date coverage of contemporary moral issues. This book's well-crafted introductions to each chapter and reading; emphasis on opposing viewpoints; probing review and discussion questions; and provocative case studies ensure that you will develop a rich understanding of ethical theories and the issues to which they apply. Depend on this accessible, comprehensive anthology to engage you in a lively and informed discussion of contemporary ethics.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction, Reference

504 pages, Paperback

First published November 28, 1993

Reviews

[Emilie Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this book, White compiles and explains information on major modern moral problems. I have never been more enthralled by philosophical debates, and I found myself wanting to learn more about every issue. White does an excellent job of providing the writings of leading philosophers voicing an array of opinions, so the reader always gets a full picture of the moral debates of our time.