An accessible, diverse collection designed to captivate students from all backgrounds.
Jonathan Wolff’s Readings in Moral Philosophy, Second Edition, is a thoughtfully curated, exceptionally diverse, and affordable collection of readings on ethical theory and contemporary moral issues. Used on its own or as a companion to the author’s An Introduction to Moral Philosophy, Third Edition, this reader offers an ideal balance of readings on the basics of moral theory, perennial moral debates, and fascinating topics at the cutting edge of applied ethics.
Features of the Second Edition
NEW readings diversify an already wide-ranging collection.
Long lauded by instructors for its breadth and depth, the Second Edition brings even more acclaimed voices on critical topics like sexual morality; artificial intelligence; animal ethics; prison reform; racial justice in the academy; and affirmative action.
Scaffolded pedagogy supports students of all preparation levels.
Wolff has written introductions to each of the book’s three parts, each applied ethics topic, and each moral theory selection. In addition, Study Questions test reading comprehension and ask students to make connections between different philosophical viewpoints.
An exceptional value for students, with robust support for instructors.
With affordable print and ebook options, Readings in Moral Philosophy is a great value for students. A comprehensive test bank and an online coursepack helps instructors gauge student comprehension, freeing up time for engaging discussion and debate in-class.
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Lecture PowerPoints
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Test Bank
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About the Author
Jonathan Wolff
is a prominent British philosopher, renowned for his work in ethics, political philosophy, and public policy. Wolff was educated at the University of Oxford, where he is now the Alfred Landecker Professor of Values and Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government and a Governing Body Fellow at Wolfson College. He is best known for his writing on social justice, equality, and disadvantage. Wolff's distinguished career is marked by his engaged application of philosophical insights to practical issues in public policy and bioethics, making him a respected figure in both academic and public life. For many years he wrote a regular column for The Guardian newspaper. He is a Fellow of the British Academy and President of The Royal Institute of Philosophy.
Best Value and Options
Norton Ebook: $29.95
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Paperback + Norton Ebook: $49.00
Students who purchase the paperback will automatically receive ebook access.
Introduction to Moral Philosophy + Readings in Moral Philosophy
Students can purchase both Wolff’s primer and reader. Contact your rep for more information.
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