Contemporary moral problems /

This textbook begins with brief excerpts representing major moral theories, including those of Rawls, Nietzsche, Mill, Kant, Aristotle, and Dworkin. It then provides readings representing various positions in regard to contemporary controversies. Among the topics addressed are: abortion, euthanasia,...

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Main Author: White, James E.
Format: Printed Book
Language:English
Published: Belmont, CA : Wadsworth Pub., c2003.
Edition:7th ed.
Subjects:
Applied ethics.
Civilization, Modern > 1950-
Ethical problems.
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