Now in its eighth edition, James Rachels’ and Stuart Rachels’ The
Right Thing to Do: Readings in Moral Philosophy continues its legacy
of providing students a diverse collection of thought-provoking essays
from historical and contemporary perspectives. Introductory essays by
James Rachels and foundational readings in moral theory provide a base
from which students can engage with the updated selection of essays on
pressing issues. New to the Eighth Edition: From gun rights to the
opioid crisis to racial equality, these new essays bring questions of
moral philosophy into the daily lives of today’s students. 1. A
Death at Penn State, by Caitlin Flanagan 2. The Opioid Crisis, As
Lived in West Virginia, by Margaret Talbot 3. Is Doping Wrong?, by
Peter Singer 4. The Case for Reparations, by Ta-Nehisi Coates 5. Why
Guns Shouldn’t Be Outlawed, by Michael Huemer 6. Is Taxation Theft?,
by Michael Huemer 7. Letting Go: What Should Medicine Do When It
Can’t Save Your Life?, by Atul Gawande 8. The Meaning of Life, by
Richard Taylor
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ISBN
9781538129487
Publisert
2019
Utgave
8. utgave
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Vendor
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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