The Right Thing to Do

The Right Thing to Do
Author: James Rachels
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2003
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780072476910

Anthology of readings in moral philosophy.

The Right Thing to Do

The Right Thing to Do
Author: James Rachels
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 524
Release: 2019-07-26
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1538129485

Now in its eighth edition, James Rachels’ and Stuart Rachels’ The Right Thing to Do: Readings in Moral Philosophy continues its legacy of providing students a diverse collection of thought-provoking essays from historical and contemporary perspectives. Introductory essays by James Rachels and foundational readings in moral theory provide a base from which students can engage with the updated selection of essays on pressing issues. New to the Eighth Edition: From gun rights to the opioid crisis to racial equality, these new essays bring questions of moral philosophy into the daily lives of today’s students. 1. A Death at Penn State, by Caitlin Flanagan 2. The Opioid Crisis, As Lived in West Virginia, by Margaret Talbot 3. Is Doping Wrong?, by Peter Singer 4. The Case for Reparations, by Ta-Nehisi Coates 5. Why Guns Shouldn’t Be Outlawed, by Michael Huemer 6. Is Taxation Theft?, by Michael Huemer 7. Letting Go: What Should Medicine Do When It Can’t Save Your Life?, by Atul Gawande 8. The Meaning of Life, by Richard Taylor

Looseleaf for The Right Thing To Do: Basic Readings in Moral Philosophy

Looseleaf for The Right Thing To Do: Basic Readings in Moral Philosophy
Author: James Rachels
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Total Pages:
Release: 2014-10-30
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9781259416446

The Right Thing to Do: Basic Readings in Moral Philosophy is a companion reader to the best-selling text: The Elements of Moral Philosophy (0-07-8119065). Authors James Rachels and Stuart Rachels offer engaging, thought-provoking essays on compelling issues that students are familiar with and understand. This rich collection of essays can be used on its own for a course on moral philosophy, or it can be used to supplement other introductory texts.

The Right Thing to Do

The Right Thing to Do
Author: Rachels
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Europe
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2015-02-16
Genre:
ISBN: 9789814577403

Offers essays on compelling issues that students are familiar with and understand.

The Right Thing to Do

The Right Thing to Do
Author: Stuart Rachels
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780071315197

The Right Thing to Do: Basic Readings in Moral Philosophy is the engaging companion reader to James Rachels and Stuart Rachels' best-selling text, The Elements of Moral Philosophy (0-07-803824-3). It offers readable, well-argued essays on compelling issues that students are familiar with and can understand. This collection can also stand on its own as the text for a course in moral philosophy, or it can be used to supplement any introductory text.

Loose Leaf for The Right Thing to Do with Connect Access Card

Loose Leaf for The Right Thing to Do with Connect Access Card
Author: James Rachels
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Total Pages:
Release: 2015-03-16
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9781259660412

The Right Thing to Do: Basic Readings in Moral Philosophy is a companion reader to the best-selling text: The Elements of Moral Philosophy (0-07-8119065). Authors James Rachels and Stuart Rachels offer engaging, thought-provoking essays on compelling issues that students are familiar with and understand. This rich collection of essays can be used on its own for a course on moral philosophy, or it can be used to supplement other introductory texts. McGraw-Hill Connect® is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following: • SmartBook® - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content. • Access to your instructor’s homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course. • Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement. • The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping. Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http://www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.html

The Elements of Moral Philosophy

The Elements of Moral Philosophy
Author: James Rachels
Publisher:
Total Pages: 169
Release: 1986
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780877224051

Socrates said that moral philosophy deals with 'no small matter, but how we ought to live'. Beginning with a minimum conception of what morality is, the author offers discussions of the most important ethical theories. He includes treatments of such topics as cultural relativism, ethical subjectivism, psychological egoism, and ethical egoism.

The Right Thing To Do: Basic Readings in Moral Philosophy

The Right Thing To Do: Basic Readings in Moral Philosophy
Author: Stuart Rachels
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2010
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN:

"Moral philosophy is the study of how one should live. This anthology is an introduction to the that great subject. The readings cover the main moral theories and present a wealth of ideas about various practical matters."--

The Elements of Moral Philosophy 7e

The Elements of Moral Philosophy 7e
Author: James Rachels
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2012-03-16
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0077147987

Firmly established as the standard text for undergraduate courses in ethics, James Rachels and Stuart Rachels’ The Elements of Moral Philosophy introduces readers to major moral concepts and theories through eloquent explanations and compelling, thought-provoking discussions.

The Moral of the Story: An Introduction to Ethics

The Moral of the Story: An Introduction to Ethics
Author: Nina Rosenstand
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Total Pages: 800
Release: 2017-02-14
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9781259907968

Now in its eighth edition, The Moral of the Story continues to bring understanding to difficult concepts in moral philosophy through storytelling and story analysis. From discussions on Aristotle’s virtues and vices to the moral complexities of the Game of Thrones series, Rosenstand’s work is lively and relatable, providing examples from contemporary film, fiction narratives, and even popular comic strips. The Connect course for this offering includes SmartBook, an adaptive reading and study experience which guides students to master, recall, and apply key concepts while providing automatically-graded assessments. McGraw-Hill Connect® is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following: • SmartBook® - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content. • Access to your instructor’s homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course. • Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement. • The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping. Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http://www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.html