Book Description:
Explore ethical theory and its relevance to modern issues like AI and social media in “Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issues (9th Edition)” by MacKinnon and Fiala. A vital text for understanding pressing ethical concerns in today’s world.
Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issues (9th Edition)
Author: Barbara MacKinnon and Andrew Fiala
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 978-1305958678
Description: Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issues is a comprehensive and widely respected text that introduces students to ethical theory and its application to contemporary moral problems. The ninth edition continues to provide a rigorous and accessible presentation of ethical theory, while also addressing cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence, climate change, and social media.
Through clear and engaging prose, MacKinnon presents the major ethical theories and explores their strengths and limitations. She also provides ample opportunities for students to apply these theories to real-world issues, such as abortion, euthanasia, animal rights, and environmental ethics.
Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issues is an essential resource for students in philosophy, ethics, and related disciplines. It is also a valuable tool for anyone who wants to develop a more informed understanding of the ethical issues that confront us in the 21st century.