Disputed moral issues : a reader

Ideal for courses in contemporary moral problems, applied ethics, and introduction to ethics, Disputed Moral Issues: A Reader, Fifth Edition, offers a unique pedagogical approach that bridges moral theory and applied ethics. Bringing together sixty-eight engaging articles, it also includes an accessible Moral Theory Primer (Chapter 1).Each selection is enhanced by a host of pedagogical features, including concise summaries, reader cues referring to pertinent moral theories, and reading and discussion questions. A "Quick Guide to Moral Theories" at the front of the book and an extensive glossary of key terms are also included. A "User's Guide," which follows the preface, shows instructors how they can integrate moral theories and applied ethics into their courses. Cover Contents PREFACE 1. A MORAL THEORY PRIMER 2 Moral Theory Selections 3 Sex 4 Freedom of Speech 5 Drugs and Addiction 6 Sexism and Racism 7 The Ethics of Immigration 8 Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide 9 Abortion 10 Cloning and Genetic Enhancement 11 The Death Penalty 12 War, Terrorism, and Torture 13 Economic Justice 14 The Ethical Treatment of Animals 15 The Environment, Consumption,and Climate Change ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Appendix GLOSSARY