Ethics & Moral Philosophy

Spinoza's Ethics: A Guide

Michael LeBuffe

9780197629314
Paperback
08 February 2023

Free Will: An Opinionated Guide

Alfred R. Mele

9780197574232
Hardback
26 January 2023

Evil: A Very Short Introduction

Luke Russell

9780198819271
Paperback
27 October 2022

Very Short Introductions

With the media bringing us constant tales of terrorism and violence, questions regarding the nature of evil are highly topical. Luke Russell explores the philosophical thinking and psychological evidence behind evil, alongside portrayals of fictional villains, considering why people are evil, and how it goes beyond the normal realms of what is bad.

Sidgwick's The Methods of Ethics: A Guide

David Phillips

9780197539620
Paperback
14 October 2022

Sidgwick's The Methods of Ethics: A Guide

David Phillips

9780197539613
Hardback
13 September 2022

Growing Moral: A Confucian Guide to Life

Stephen C. Angle

9780190062897
Hardback
15 July 2022

Living Ethics: An Introduction with Readings

Second Edition

Russ Shafer-Landau

9780197608876
Paperback
28 April 2022

Data Science Ethics: Concepts, Techniques, and Cautionary Tales

David Martens

9780192847270
Paperback
24 March 2022

This book examines a variety of different concepts related to data science ethics and techniques that can help with, or lead to, ethical concerns, whilst featuring cautionary tales that illustrate the importance and potential impact of data science ethics.

Data Science Ethics: Concepts, Techniques, and Cautionary Tales

David Martens

9780192847263
Hardback
24 March 2022

This book examines a variety of different concepts related to data science ethics and techniques that can help with, or lead to, ethical concerns, whilst featuring cautionary tales that illustrate the importance and potential impact of data science ethics.

Hope Under Oppression

Katie Stockdale

9780197563571
Paperback
12 October 2021

Studies in Feminist Philosophy

Sustainability: What Everyone Needs to Know®

Paul B. Thompson, Patricia E. Norris

9780190883232
Paperback
22 April 2021

What Everyone Needs To Know®

The Virtues: A Very Short Introduction

Craig A. Boyd, Kevin Timpe

9780198845379
Paperback
25 March 2021

Very Short Introductions

The nature of the virtues has a long tradition of thought, from Aristotle to Thomas Aquinas. This book considers the virtues in various cultural, religious, and philosophical contexts. Examining the key virtues, and some of the vices, it explores the cultivation of the virtues as an alternative way of moral thinking.

The Ethical Life: Fundamental Readings in Ethics and Moral Problems

Fifth Edition

Russ Shafer-Landau

9780190058241
Paperback
17 March 2021

The Fundamentals of Ethics

Fifth Edition

Russ Shafer-Landau

9780190058319
Paperback
03 March 2021

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Ethics: A Very Short Introduction

Second Edition

Simon Blackburn

9780198868101
Paperback
28 January 2021

Very Short Introductions

Simon Blackburn tackles the major moral questions surrounding birth, death, happiness, desire, and freedom, and considers how we should think about the meaning of life. This new edition highlights the importance of an understanding of approaches to ethics and its foundations, and how this relates to our modern world of eroding trust.

Rethinking Existentialism

Jonathan Webber

9780198866763
Paperback
03 August 2020

Jonathan Webber presents an original interpretation of existentialism as the ethical theory that human freedom is the foundation of all other values. He analyses classic works by Sartre, Beauvoir, and Fanon, in critical contrast with others by Camus, Freud, and Merleau-Ponty and discusses key topics such as character, gender, and race.

Buddhist Ethics: A Very Short Introduction

Second Edition

Damien Keown

9780198850052
Paperback
25 June 2020

Very Short Introductions

Damien Keown offers an introduction to Buddhist moral teachings, and considers the application of Buddhist ethical principles to pressing issues today, including violence and terrorism; environment; treatment of animals; and views on sexuality and gender; abortion; suicide and euthanasia; and technological developments such as AI.

Practical Shape: A Theory of Practical Reasoning

Jonathan Dancy

9780198865827
Paperback
25 June 2020

Jonathan Dancy aims to establish the possibility of reasoning to action, by showing how similar it is to reasoning to belief. He offers a general theory of reasoning, which smoothly admits the differences there may be between the two types, while also considering the possibility of reasoning to hope, to fear, to doubt, and to intention.

Environmental Ethics: A Very Short Introduction

Robin Attfield

9780198797166
Paperback
13 December 2018

Very Short Introductions

Robin Attfield introduces environmental ethics, exploring the values involved in issues such as pollution, habitat loss, and climate change. Considering the different groups involved in environmental ethics, and the attitudes of the world's religions to environmental stewardship, he calls for action from us all to manage our environment ethically.

Medical Ethics: A Very Short Introduction

Second Edition

Michael Dunn, Tony Hope

9780198815600
Paperback
22 November 2018

Very Short Introductions

Dealing with some of the thorniest problems in medicine, from euthanasia to the distribution of health care resources, this book introduces the reasoning we can use to approach medical ethics. Exploring how medical ethics supports health professionals' work, it also considers the impact of the media, pressure groups, and legal judgments.