Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issues

by Andrew Fiala, Barbara MacKinnon

Explore the major perspectives in ethical theory and contemporary moral debates using MacKinnon/Fiala's THEORY AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES, 10th EDITION. Clear writing and organization make complex philosophical concepts reader-friendly. Comprehensive introductions to general and specific areas of ethical debate cover a broad range of theoretical issues and applied topics. Chapters include user-friendly opening vignettes like �What Do You Think?� discussion questions, mid-chapter �Check Your Understanding� quizzes, clear learning outcomes, chapter summaries, and charts and tables of key ideas. Students will be engaged by the way that real world examples and contemporary issues are woven into the text, including extensive treatment of race and gender. The text has a useful glossary and online learning resources.

640 pages, Paperback

Published May 30, 2023

About the author

Andrew Fiala is professor of philosophy and Director of the Ethics Center at Fresno State. He writes a column on ethics, religion, and politics for the Fresno Bee: https://www.fresnobee.com/living/liv-...

Fiala has published books and articles on war, pacifism, political philosophy, and religion. He also writes about applied ethical issues such as euthanasia, abortion, the death penalty, and animal welfare.

Fiala loves the classroom, where he encourages students to think carefully about the tough issues of our day. He teaches courses in ethics, applied ethics, political philosophy, and the history of philosophy.

More information, including links to articles and interviews, can be found at www.andrewfiala.com.