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Introduce your students to the major perspectives in ethical theory and a broad range of contemporary moral debates using MacKinnon/Fiala's ETHICS: THEORY AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES, Eighth Edition. Illuminating overviews and a selection of readings from traditional and contemporary sources make even complex philosophical concepts reader-friendly. PDF Ebook ethics theory and contemporary issues 8th edition Free Download, Save or Read Online ethics theory and contemporary issues 8th edition PDF file for free from our online library the resources that you find are reliable. I want a PDF textbook of: 'Ethics: Theory and Contemporary issues', 8th edition, by Author: Barbara MaKinnon and Andrew Fiala. (Published by Cengage learning) Please attach the book (or in compressed folder) directly, please don't upload to Google drive since I have trouble accessing Google.
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Closely examine the major areas of ethical theory as well as a broad range of contemporary moral debates using MacKinnon's acclaimed ETHICS: THEORY AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES, Seventh Edition. Illuminating overviews and a selection of readings from both traditional and contemporary sources make even complex philosophical concepts reader friendly. Comprehensive, clear-sighted...more
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May 17, 2019Rusty del Norte rated it really liked it · review of another edition
This is a good good on explaining the basics of a variety of topics relating to Philosophical Ethics. In the first half it covers such things as Utilitarian theory, Kantian ethics, Ethical Egoism. and Aristotlian Ethics. In the second half you get into specific topics like Animal ethics, Care Ethics, Abortion. Environmental Ethics, and other major topics of concern.
I like the readings at the end of each chapter as they help guide the reader to a better understanding. I also like the general lay...more
I like the readings at the end of each chapter as they help guide the reader to a better understanding. I also like the general lay...more
May 16, 2019Misty Dawn rated it really liked it
Read for an ethics class. Well-written. Enjoyed the class.
Sep 25, 2016Brian Hutzell rated it it was ok · review of another edition
Normally, I don’t think price should be a consideration in book reviews, but I am going to make an exception in this case. Ethics is one of the most expensive books I have ever purchased: over $180 new on Amazon. Just as you wouldn’t judge a $2o hamburger on the same scale as you would judge a $5 hamburger, I am not going to judge a $180 book on the same scale as I would judge a $50 book.
For $180, it should be spectacular, but this one is not. Physically, it is just shy of 600 pages of decent qu...more
For $180, it should be spectacular, but this one is not. Physically, it is just shy of 600 pages of decent qu...more
Mar 30, 2015Reba rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I really liked this book. The first part introduces ethical theory.
The second part covers several ethical issues in essay form.
There is an appendix on how to write an ethics paper that helped me so much.
I would recommend getting this book and reading it for anyone that wants to clean up any sloppy careless thinking, speaking and writing. Seriously, it is only 256 pages chunked into short interesting topics.
Here are a few quotes that I really got alot of milage out of in my writing:
The Utilitaria...more
The second part covers several ethical issues in essay form.
There is an appendix on how to write an ethics paper that helped me so much.
I would recommend getting this book and reading it for anyone that wants to clean up any sloppy careless thinking, speaking and writing. Seriously, it is only 256 pages chunked into short interesting topics.
Here are a few quotes that I really got alot of milage out of in my writing:
The Utilitaria...more
The first half of this book concentrates on ethical theory, and is rather dry. The second half deals with social issues, such as economic justice, animal rights, and abortion. There are many parts in the latter part of the book that are overwhelmingly biased against conservatives. The author loses credibility by going out of her way to put conservatives down and promote Al Gore (Really? Al Gore in 2011?). I believe there are better textbooks available for an ethics course.
Aug 25, 2011Alex (Sasha) rated it liked it · review of another edition
The section on feminist ethics was a bit out-of-date, but otherwise an informative read that raises some interesting questions. The author stays very neutral on just about every subject in the book, which I suppose is good practise for a textbook but made it boring to slog through in places.
Feb 25, 2013Brandon Fryman rated it really liked it
This is another great book on ethics. I like that it showcases many different ethic concerns of today. This book also discusses different theories indepth. Gives the various view points. However, I wish they used more theories at the beginning of the book. Maybe add a medical chapter.
Jul 20, 2016Louise rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I used this in a philosophy of bioethics course I taught along with readings from original sources. It is a decent overview of the different philosophical ethical theories.
Mar 26, 2014Hilary rated it it was amazing
I have the third edition. Reading this book for a philosophy class years ago ended up changing the way I think about a lot of things. I really enjoyed this book.
Jun 26, 2012Tika rated it really liked it · review of another edition
It's a textbook, but good as far as textbooks go. The post-chapter reading selections are a bore.
i think this is a good book
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Explore the major perspectives in ethical theory and a broad range of contemporary moral debates using MacKinnon/Fiala's acclaimed ETHICS: THEORY AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES, Eighth Edition. Illuminating overviews and a selection of readings from traditional and contemporary sources make even complex philosophical concepts reader-friendly. Comprehensive, clear-sighted introductions to general and specific areas of ethical debate cover influential ethical theories, including religion and global ethics, utilitarianism and deontology, natural law ethics, virtue ethics, and feminist and care ethics. Contemporary moral issues discussed include euthanasia, sexual morality, economic justice, animal ethics, war, violence, and globalization. A broader range of voices and philosophical traditions in this edition includes continental and non-Western philosophers, with new readings from prominent ethicists such as Kwame Anthony Appiah, Angela Y. Davis, Mohandas Gandhi, and Richard Rorty. Increased coverage of contemporary dilemmas highlights issues of widespread interest, such as same-sex marriage, structural racism, factory farming, pacifism, and global distributive justice.
Sample questions asked in the 8th edition of Ethics:
Death Penalty Cases. Suppose you are a member of a congressional committee that is determining the type of crime that can be punishable by death. What kinds of cases, if any, would you put on the list? The killing and sexual assault of a minor? War crimes? Killings of police officers or public figures? Multiple murderers? Mob hits or other cases in which someone gives an order to kill but does not carry it out himself? Others? What about the premeditated killing of a physically abusive spouse? Why would you pick out just those crimes on your list as appropriately punished by death or as the worst crimes? What ethical values can you cite to justify your choices?
Rights to Keep What One Earns. Gene and his coworkers have been talking over lunch about how their taxes have continued to rise. Some complain that the harder they work, the less they are making. Others are upset because their taxes are going to pay for things that they do not believe the government should support with our tax dollars— the arts, for example. “Why should we support museums or arts programs in public schools when we don’t use these services?” they ask. They argue these should be matters for charity. They also complain that they work hard but that their income is being used to take care of others who could work but do not. Are they right? Why or why not?
What Is a Panther Worth? The Florida panther is an endangered species. Not long ago, one of these animals was hit by a car and seriously injured. He was taken to the state university veterinary medical school, where steel plates were inserted in both legs, his right foot was rebuilt, and he had other expensive treatment. The panther was one of dozens that had been injured or killed on Florida’s highways in recent years. As a result, some members of the Florida legislature introduced a proposal that would allocate $27 million to build forty bridges that would allow panthers to move about without the threat of car injuries and death. Those who support the measure point out that the Florida panther is unique and can survive only in swampland near the Everglades. Those who oppose the measure argue that the money could be better spent on education, needed highway repairs, or other projects. Should the state spend this amount of money to save the Florida panther from extinction? Why or why not?
Animal Experimentation. Antonio wants to become a doctor and is pursuing a premed major. He has dissected frogs and worms in some of his biology classes. He knows that animal research has produced good outcomes for human beings, including antibiotics and other cures for diseases. Antonio’s roommate, Joseph, is a vegetarian who is opposed to all animal research. One night, as Joseph is cooking some tofu, he says, “Look Antonio, there are all kinds of healthy alternatives to eating meat. There are also alternatives to using animals in research. You can now use computer models to accomplish most of the same outcomes.” Antonio disagrees. “Maybe vegetarian food can be nutritious. But even if there were other ways to do medical research, I’d want to be sure that a drug or treatment really worked on an animal before I used it on a human being.” Whose position is closest to your own? Which ways of treating animals do you find acceptable, and which do you find unacceptable? Is animal experimentation ever justified? If so, on what grounds? What about eating meat?
Climate Change. Carla and Greg are debating climate change. Carla believes that climate change is nothing to worry about. “Even if the scientists could ever really establish that burning fossil fuels causes climate change, there’s no need to worry. Scientists will find ways to fix the problem. And we can always move to higher ground or just move north, where it’s cooler.” Greg laughs out loud. “Ha! That’s easy for you to say,” Greg replies. “Americans will probably be able to survive the changing climate. But people in other parts of the world are really going to suffer. And anyway, it’s not just about the humans. We should also be concerned about the value of natural things like glaciers and forests.” Carla shakes her head. “I don’t really get you environmentalists. First you say that poor people will suffer. Then you say that glaciers and forests will suffer. But aren’t people more important than glaciers? And if we had to melt all the glaciers to provide drinking water for poor people, wouldn’t that be the right thing to do?” Whom do you agree with here? Explain your answer with reference to philosophical concepts such as anthropocentrism and eco centrism.
Profiling. Daniel and Ezra were both recently stopped and frisked by the cops while walking down the street in New York City. Daniel is African American. Ezra is an immigrant from Israel. Daniel feels like the “stop-and-frisk” policy is blatantly racist. “The cops just target people of color, looking for an excuse to hassle us,” he says. “I’ve got no reason to fear the police. I’ve done nothing wrong. But it makes me mad.” Ezra is a bit more sympathetic to stop-and-frisk policing. In Israel, people’s bags are searched when they go to the corner store. Ezra says, “I’m not worried about it. The cops know something about who is likely to commit a crime. They’re not searching old ladies. That would be a waste of time. There are bad guys out there. And I want the cops to catch them. If I fit the profile somewhat, it’s worth the hassle. It actually makes me feel safer to know that they are targeting their searches.” Daniel replies, “Yeah, but this is America, not the Middle East!” Is it racist and discriminatory to target certain people for searches? Would it make you feel safer to know that the police were targeting people in this way? Should equal treatment be sacrificed in the name of public safety?
Sample questions asked in the 8th edition of Ethics:
Death Penalty Cases. Suppose you are a member of a congressional committee that is determining the type of crime that can be punishable by death. What kinds of cases, if any, would you put on the list? The killing and sexual assault of a minor? War crimes? Killings of police officers or public figures? Multiple murderers? Mob hits or other cases in which someone gives an order to kill but does not carry it out himself? Others? What about the premeditated killing of a physically abusive spouse? Why would you pick out just those crimes on your list as appropriately punished by death or as the worst crimes? What ethical values can you cite to justify your choices?
Rights to Keep What One Earns. Gene and his coworkers have been talking over lunch about how their taxes have continued to rise. Some complain that the harder they work, the less they are making. Others are upset because their taxes are going to pay for things that they do not believe the government should support with our tax dollars— the arts, for example. “Why should we support museums or arts programs in public schools when we don’t use these services?” they ask. They argue these should be matters for charity. They also complain that they work hard but that their income is being used to take care of others who could work but do not. Are they right? Why or why not?
What Is a Panther Worth? The Florida panther is an endangered species. Not long ago, one of these animals was hit by a car and seriously injured. He was taken to the state university veterinary medical school, where steel plates were inserted in both legs, his right foot was rebuilt, and he had other expensive treatment. The panther was one of dozens that had been injured or killed on Florida’s highways in recent years. As a result, some members of the Florida legislature introduced a proposal that would allocate $27 million to build forty bridges that would allow panthers to move about without the threat of car injuries and death. Those who support the measure point out that the Florida panther is unique and can survive only in swampland near the Everglades. Those who oppose the measure argue that the money could be better spent on education, needed highway repairs, or other projects. Should the state spend this amount of money to save the Florida panther from extinction? Why or why not?
Animal Experimentation. Antonio wants to become a doctor and is pursuing a premed major. He has dissected frogs and worms in some of his biology classes. He knows that animal research has produced good outcomes for human beings, including antibiotics and other cures for diseases. Antonio’s roommate, Joseph, is a vegetarian who is opposed to all animal research. One night, as Joseph is cooking some tofu, he says, “Look Antonio, there are all kinds of healthy alternatives to eating meat. There are also alternatives to using animals in research. You can now use computer models to accomplish most of the same outcomes.” Antonio disagrees. “Maybe vegetarian food can be nutritious. But even if there were other ways to do medical research, I’d want to be sure that a drug or treatment really worked on an animal before I used it on a human being.” Whose position is closest to your own? Which ways of treating animals do you find acceptable, and which do you find unacceptable? Is animal experimentation ever justified? If so, on what grounds? What about eating meat?
Climate Change. Carla and Greg are debating climate change. Carla believes that climate change is nothing to worry about. “Even if the scientists could ever really establish that burning fossil fuels causes climate change, there’s no need to worry. Scientists will find ways to fix the problem. And we can always move to higher ground or just move north, where it’s cooler.” Greg laughs out loud. “Ha! That’s easy for you to say,” Greg replies. “Americans will probably be able to survive the changing climate. But people in other parts of the world are really going to suffer. And anyway, it’s not just about the humans. We should also be concerned about the value of natural things like glaciers and forests.” Carla shakes her head. “I don’t really get you environmentalists. First you say that poor people will suffer. Then you say that glaciers and forests will suffer. But aren’t people more important than glaciers? And if we had to melt all the glaciers to provide drinking water for poor people, wouldn’t that be the right thing to do?” Whom do you agree with here? Explain your answer with reference to philosophical concepts such as anthropocentrism and eco centrism.
Profiling. Daniel and Ezra were both recently stopped and frisked by the cops while walking down the street in New York City. Daniel is African American. Ezra is an immigrant from Israel. Daniel feels like the “stop-and-frisk” policy is blatantly racist. “The cops just target people of color, looking for an excuse to hassle us,” he says. “I’ve got no reason to fear the police. I’ve done nothing wrong. But it makes me mad.” Ezra is a bit more sympathetic to stop-and-frisk policing. In Israel, people’s bags are searched when they go to the corner store. Ezra says, “I’m not worried about it. The cops know something about who is likely to commit a crime. They’re not searching old ladies. That would be a waste of time. There are bad guys out there. And I want the cops to catch them. If I fit the profile somewhat, it’s worth the hassle. It actually makes me feel safer to know that they are targeting their searches.” Daniel replies, “Yeah, but this is America, not the Middle East!” Is it racist and discriminatory to target certain people for searches? Would it make you feel safer to know that the police were targeting people in this way? Should equal treatment be sacrificed in the name of public safety?