A new primer by Lewis Vaughn,
author of the #1 ethics textbook
Deciding What’s Right empowers students with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the moral quandaries of modern life with confidence and integrity. The author doesn’t simply introduce moral theory; he brings it to life with evocative cases, rich pedagogy, and sustained emphasis on critical thinking.
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Features
Relevant, timely topics make ethics meaningful
Four chapters introduce students to the central topics in bioethics, business ethics, environmental ethics, and the ethics of artificial intelligence. "Ethical Dilemmas" features in every chapter challenge students to apply their knowledge to a wide range of challenging moral controversies.
Unprecedented emphasis on critical thinking and moral reasoning
In addition to a full chapter on how to identify, analyze, and assess moral arguments—the text features a framework for moral deliberation (Chapter 12) in the real world.
The clearest, most accessible primer on ethical theory
Vaughn’s discussions of key theories, arguments, and ideas are thorough, balanced, and easy to understand. Pedagogical features, including keywords, review questions, and essay questions help students retain and apply what they’ve learned.
About the Author
Lewis Vaughn is an independent scholar and freelance writer living in Amherst, New York. He is the author of several leading textbooks, including Doing Ethics: Moral Reasoning, Theory, and Contemporary Issues and Deciding What’s Right: A Practical Guide to Moral Theory.
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