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What'S Wrong?: Applied Ethicists And Their Critics
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Is Abortion Morally Permissible? Is It Wrong To Hunt Animals For Sport Or To Slaughter Them For Food? Should Human Cloning Be Permitted? Is Torture Ever Justified?Now In A Second Edition, What'S Wrong? Applied Ethicists And Their Critics Presents A Thorough And Engaging Exploration Of These Complex Questions And Twentyfour Other Contemporary Ethical Issues. Employing A Unique Approach To Teaching Argumentation, Editors David Boonin And Graham Oddie Open Each Chapter With An Influential Article That Takes A Strong Stand On A Particular Issue; The Essays That Immediately Follow Offer Objections And Critical Responses To The Arguments Put Forth In The Featured Selection. This Format Helps Students Learn How To Better Engage In Debates Because It Illustrates How Philosophers Argue With Each Other. Featuring A New Section On Applied Ethics And Ethical Theory, The General Introduction To This Second Edition Also Describes Strategies For Understanding And Evaluating The Different Types Of Arguments Contained In The Readings. Detailed Part And Chapter Introductionsstreamlined In This Editionenable Students To See Precisely How The Arguments Presented In The Various Writings Are Related To One Another. Questions For Consideration And Updated And Expanded Further Reading Lists Are Included At The End Of Each Chapter.Featuring More Than Eighty Readings Organized Into Five Partskilling, Sex, The Family, Race Relations, And The Statewhat'S Wrong? Includes Seminal Essays By Prominent Philosophers Alongside Work By Newer Voices In The Field. Addressing Five New Cuttingedge Issuesoverpopulation, Campus Hate Speech Codes, Hate Crime Laws, Torture, And Global Warmingthe Second Edition Includes Fifteen New Readings. Ideal For Courses In Applied Ethics/Contemporary Moral Problems And Introduction To Ethics, What'S Wrong?, Second Edition, Can Also Be Used In Critical Thinking Courses That Emphasize Philosophical Argumentation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in 'What's Wrong?: Applied Ethicists and Their Critics'? A: 'What's Wrong?' explores a range of contemporary ethical issues including abortion, animal rights, human cloning, torture, overpopulation, and hate speech, among others.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is edited by David Boonin and Graham Oddie, who are both noted philosophers in the field of applied ethics.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in ethics? A: Yes, the second edition of 'What's Wrong?' is designed for courses in applied ethics and introduction to ethics, making it accessible for beginners.
- Q: How many pages does 'What's Wrong?: Applied Ethicists and Their Critics' have? A: 'What's Wrong?' has a total of 640 pages, providing in-depth discussions and analyses of ethical issues.
- Q: What is the format of the essays in this book? A: Each chapter begins with an influential article that presents a strong viewpoint, followed by essays that offer objections and critical responses, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of the debates.
- Q: Does this book include any new material in the second edition? A: Yes, the second edition includes fifteen new readings and a new section on applied ethics and ethical theory, addressing cutting-edge ethical issues.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'What's Wrong?: Applied Ethicists and Their Critics' was published on February 2, 2009.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is a paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Are there any discussion questions included in the text? A: Yes, the book includes Questions for Consideration and updated Further Reading Lists at the end of each chapter to encourage further engagement with the material.
- Q: Is the book appropriate for critical thinking courses? A: Absolutely, 'What's Wrong?' can also be utilized in critical thinking courses that emphasize philosophical argumentation.