{"product_id":"the-right-thing-to-do-readings-in-moral-philosophy-9798765162354","title":"The Right Thing to Do: Readings in Moral Philosophy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ninth edition of James Rachels' and Stuart Rachels' moral philosophy reader continues its legacy of providing students with foundational moral philosophy texts and a diverse collection of contemporary, thought-provoking essays. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroductory essays by James Rachels supplement foundational readings in moral theory to provide students with a framework to engage with ethical issues. From discussions of right and wrong and duty and virtue, the book proceeds to contemporary themes so students may apply foundational concepts to current events and controversies.\u003cbr\u003eEight new readings from Elizabeth Kolbert, Nicholas Kristof, David Frum, and Stuart Rachels engage students on topics of climate change, immigration, childcare and education, gun violence, and government authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Rachels \u003c\/b\u003ewas Professor of Philosophy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA. He wrote \u003ci\u003eThe End of Life: Euthanasia and Morality\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCreated from Animals: The Moral Implications of Darwinism\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCan Ethics Provide Answers? And Other Essays in Moral Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eProblems from Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Legacy of Socrates: Essays in Moral Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eStuart Rachels \u003c\/b\u003eretired from teaching philosophy in 2024. He has revised several of James Rachels' books, including \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eElements of Moral Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Right Thing to\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eDo\u003c\/i\u003e. He also wrote \u003ci\u003eThe Best I Saw in Chess: Games, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eStories and Instruction from an Alabama Prodigy Who Became U.S. Champion\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52160054558994,"sku":"9798765162354","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_385bdcbf-d5c8-44e7-9255-3afb8fdf662c.jpg?v=1775033275","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-right-thing-to-do-readings-in-moral-philosophy-9798765162354","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}