Ethics, Humans and Other Animals An Introduction With Readings

This introductory textbook is ideally suited to newcomers to philosophy and ethical problems.Rosalind Hursthouse carefully introduces the three standard approaches in current ethical theory: utilitarianism, rights, and virtue ethics. She links each chapter to readings from key exponents such as Peter Singer and Mary Midgley and asks students to think critically about these readings for themselves.Key features include clear activities and activities, chapter summaries and guides to further reading.Hursthouse, Rosalind is the author of 'Ethics, Humans and Other Animals An Introduction With Readings' with ISBN 9780415212410 and ISBN 0415212413.