Ethics, Humans and Other Animals
An Introduction with Readings
Price: $155.00
Add to Cart- ISBN: 978-0-415-21241-0
- Binding: Hardback (also available in Paperback)
- Published by: Routledge
- Publication Date: 28th September 2000
- Pages: 288
About the Book
This introductory textbook is ideally suited to newcomers to philosophy and ethical problems.Rosalind Hursthouse carefully introduces the three standard approaches in current ethical theory: utilitarianism, rights, and virtue ethics. She links each chapter to readings from key exponents such as Peter Singer and Mary Midgley and asks students to think critically about these readings for themselves.
Key features include clear activities and activities, chapter summaries and guides to further reading.
Reviews
'Clear, insightful look at all sides of the argument about our treatment of animals.' - Sunday Times