Morality and Moral Controversies: Readings in Moral, Social and Political Philosophy / Edition 9

by Steven Scalet, John Arthur

Overview

Morality and Moral Controversies provides students with the tools to understand the philosophical ideas that are shaping our world today. This comprehensive anthology includes classic and contemporary readings in moral theory and the most current applied ethics debates emphasizing international concerns. Through analyzing these readings such as Supreme Court decisions, students will grasp the scope of various philosophical discussions Supreme Court justices must have. Morality and Moral Controversies challenges readers to critically assess leading controversies in moral, social, and political philosophy.

Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:

• Understand philosophical ideas that are shaping our world today.
  
• Confront conflicts faced when given the choice of morality.
  
• Apply various philosophical ideas to politics, religion, economics, relationships, and medicine.
  
• Discuss basic philosophical arguments.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780205526215
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/25/2012
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	688
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

Steven Scalet received his Ph.D in philosophy at the University of Arizona. After receiving his doctorate, he taught at Binghamton University (SUNY) for a decade, where he directed the Program in Philosophy, Politics and Law and was an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Economics. Professor Scalet is the recipient of the State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. Professor Scalet publishes articles in applied ethics and political philosophy, and is currently an Associate Professor of philosophy at the University of Baltimore (USM).

John Arthur was a Professor of Philosophy at Binghamton University (SUNY) before his untimely death from non-smokers lung cancer. He was beloved as a teacher and mentor to faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students in his nearly twenty years at Binghamton.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Moral Thinking

Chapter 1: Self-Interest, Religion, and Conscience

Chapter 2: The Sources and Grounds of Morality

Chapter 3: Classical Theories of Morality

Chapter 4: Contemporary Perspectives

Part 2: Life and Death

Chapter 5: Terrorism and War

Chapter 6: Capital Punishment

Chapter 7: Animals and Environmentalism

Chapter 8: Human Reproduction: Cloning and Abortion

Chapter 9: Medicine and Deciding Who Should Live

Part 3: Personal Relationships

Chapter 10: Love and Sex

Chapter 11: Family and Friendship

Chapter 12: Personal Dimensions of Technology

Part 4: Political, Economic, and Social Relationships

Chapter 13: The Ideal State

Chapter 14: Patriotism, Civil Disobedience, and the Rule of Law

Chapter 15: Markets and Property

Chapter 16: Democracy, Globalization, and Corporate Responsibility

Chapter 17: Liberty: Drug Use and Free Speech

Chapter 18: Race, Gender, and Affirmative Action

Chapter 19: Immigration and Multicultural Societies