An Introduction to Moral Philosophy

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By Jonathan Wolff

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An Introduction to Moral Philosophy by Jonathan Wolff offers a comprehensive overview of key moral concepts and ethical theories. The book explores fundamental questions about right and wrong, the nature of moral judgement, and how various philosophical traditions approach these issues. It is designed to engage readers in critical thinking and encourage them to form their own ethical viewpoints.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in exploring the fundamental questions of ethics and moral reasoning. With clear explanations and engaging examples, it provides a thoughtful overview of moral philosophy, making it accessible for those new to the subject. If you're curious about how moral principles guide human actions and societal norms, you might find this a captivating read.

An Introduction to Moral Philosophy

The most contemporary and applicable introduction to moral philosophy.

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From respected philosopher and writer Jonathan Wolff, this brief introduction to ethics stimulates independent thought, emphasizes real-world examples, and provides clear and engaging introductions to key moral theories and the thinkers behind them.

The new Second Edition offers expanded coverage of moral reasoning, as well as two thoughtful and contemporary new chapters on applying moral philosophy and the ethics of race.

A companion primary source collection, Readings in Moral Philosophy, amplifies issues discussed in the text, connecting them to problems in applied ethics.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393428179

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Edition: Second Edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 491g

Pages: 488

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About the Author

Jonathan Wolff is the Alfred Landecker Professor of Values and Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. His books include Robert Nozick: Property, Justice, and the Minimal State (1991), An Introduction to Political Philosophy (1996, 3rd ed. 2016), Why Read Marx Today? (2002), Disadvantage (with Avner de-Shalit) (2007), Ethics and Public Policy (2011, 2nd ed. 2020), and The Human Right to Health (2012). He has been a member of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, and has worked on questions of the ethics of risk and the valuation of life and health with the railway and pharmaceutical industries in the UK, as well as the government. He writes a regular column for the Guardian newspaper.