Ethics in Practice: An Anthology

The fourth edition of the highly successful Ethics inPractice offers an impressive collection of 70 new, revised,and classic essays covering 13 key ethical issues. Through thecareful selection of essays, thoughtful organization of thesections, and helpful introductions, this book brings together acollection that integrates ethical theory with the discussion ofpractical ethical issues.
In addition to covering many standard issues such as abortion,euthanasia, animal rights, the environment, and world hunger, thevolume includes essays which discuss less familiar, but equallyimportant topics such as hate speech, drug-use, gun control, andpolitical correctness. Half of the essays have been written orrevised for this anthology. Eleven essays are new to this edition,and the sections on theory, reproductive technologies, war andterrorism, and animals have all been expanded.
The essays are philosophically rigorous yet engaging and accessibleto the introductory student, enabling students to think criticallyabout a wide range of moral issues. The supporting website(www.hughlafollette.com/eip4/) contains extensive links to sourceson the topics, ethical theories, and guides on writingphilosophical papers. Together, these features make Ethicsin Practice the ideal volume for introductory and appliedethics courses.