{"product_id":"morality-and-moral-controversies-readings-in-moral-social-and-political-philosophy-9780415789318","title":"Morality and Moral Controversies: Readings in Moral, Social, and Political Philosophy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMorality and Moral Controversies\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003ci\u003e10th Edition \u003c\/i\u003echallenges students to critically assess today's leading moral, social, and political issues. As a comprehensive anthology, it provides students with the tools they need to understand the philosophical ideas that are currently shaping our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 10th edition includes classic and contemporary readings in moral theory, the most current topics in applied ethics, and updated debates in social and political philosophy. As in the previous nine editions, the materials were selected for balance, timeliness, and accessibility after reviewing a vast range of possible articles from leading scholarly journals, mainstream periodicals, online posts, and book chapters. Hallmarks include carefully edited and philosophically relevant U.S. Supreme Court decisions, compelling readings, and contrasting points of view that reflect a broad ethical and political spectrum. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpon completing this book, readers will be able to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand philosophical ideas that are shaping the world today.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply various philosophical ideas to politics, religion, ethics, economics, personal relationships, medicine, the environment and climate change, warfare, and other areas.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAppreciate how to construct, apply, and evaluate basic philosophical arguments.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey updates to the 10th edition\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003einclude: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003ci\u003eAll \u003c\/i\u003ematerial published in the actual book (in contrast to placing sections online behind a paywall, as was the case in earlier editions with a different publisher). \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew readings on: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eautonomous warfare\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eself-driving cars\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe right to health care \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003etechnology and privacy \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe value of democracy \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eracial equality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eimmigration.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Scalet\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Baltimore (UB), where he helped launch the Program in Philosophy, Law, and Ethics. Prior to working at UB, he directed the Program in Philosophy, Politics, and Law at Binghamton University (State University of New York, SUNY), and received the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. Scalet received his Ph.D. in Philosophy and M.A. in Economics from the University of Arizona. Scalet is the author of \u003ci\u003eMarkets, Ethics, and Business Ethics, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e (2018).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Arthur\u003c\/strong\u003e (1946-2007) was a professor of philosophy with areas of specialization in legal theory, social ethics, and political philosophy. He authored several books, including \u003cem\u003eRace, Equality, and the Burdens of History\u003c\/em\u003e (2007). He taught at Binghamton University for eighteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51185895637266,"sku":"9780415789318","price":188.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d4c2297e-c8a1-42a1-80e9-1497c2d53756.jpg?v=1744592463","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/morality-and-moral-controversies-readings-in-moral-social-and-political-philosophy-9780415789318","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}