{"product_id":"this-is-ethics-an-introduction-paperback","title":"This Is Ethics: An Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJussi Suikkanen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis is Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e presents an accessible and engaging introduction to a variety of issues relating to contemporary moral philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers a wide range of topics which are actively debated in contemporary moral philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses the nature of happiness, well-being, and the meaning of life, the role of moral principles in moral thinking, moral motivation, and moral responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers timely ethical issues such as population growth and climate change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers additional resources at https: \/\/thisisphilosoph.wordpress.com\/ethics\/\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures extensive annotated bibliographies, summaries, and study questions for further investigation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten in an accessible, jargon-free manner using helpful illustrative examples\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes you happy? Should you always do what is best for you, or what is best for everyone? What is the meaning of life--and how are we supposed to think about it? Should sacrifices be made to help future generations? \u003ci\u003eThis is Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e presents an accessible and engaging introduction to a variety of issues relating to contemporary moral philosophy. It reveals the intimate connection between timeless philosophical problems about right and wrong and offers timely and thought-provoking insights on everyday practical concerns. Initial chapters focus on how philosophy can help us to think more clearly about how we can live happy and meaningful lives. Subsequent chapters address general ethical theories about what is right and wrong, followed by metaethical questions such as whether morality is relative and how we are motivated to do the right thing. A final series of chapters discuss moral responsibility, population growth, and climate change. Lively and engaging, \u003ci\u003eThis is Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e provides a solid foundation for making informed ethical decisions in today's increasingly complex world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJussi Suikkanen\u003c\/b\u003e is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Birmingham, UK. He has contributed numerous articles on metaethics and normative ethics in journals such as \u003ci\u003eThe Philosophical Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOxford Studies in Metaethics\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePacific Philosophical Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 326\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 25, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42706209669183,"sku":"9781118479858","price":84.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/ad0f939dfefd56895d3e4ebf5f343169.webp?v=1765039582","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/this-is-ethics-an-introduction-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}