Ethics & Moral Philosophy

Evil: A Very Short Introduction

Luke Russell

9780198819271
Paperback
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.

Living Ethics: An Introduction with Readings

Second Edition

Russ Shafer-Landau

9780197608876
Paperback
April 2022

Data Science Ethics: Concepts, Techniques, and Cautionary Tales

David Martens

9780192847263
Hardback
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.

Sustainability: What Everyone Needs to Know®

Paul B. Thompson, Patricia E. Norris

9780190883232
Paperback
April 2021

What Everyone Needs To Know®

The Virtues: A Very Short Introduction

Craig A. Boyd, Kevin Timpe

9780198845379
Paperback
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
March 2021

The Fundamentals of Ethics

Fifth Edition

Russ Shafer-Landau

9780190058319
Paperback
March 2021

Ethics: A Very Short Introduction

Second Edition

Simon Blackburn

9780198868101
Paperback
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
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
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.

An Invitation to Feminist Ethics

Second Edition

Hilde Lindemann

9780190059316
Paperback
October 2019

Environmental Ethics: A Very Short Introduction

Robin Attfield

9780198797166
Paperback
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
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.

Exploring Inductive Risk: Case Studies of Values in Science

Kevin C. Elliott, Ted Richards

9780190467722
Paperback
July 2017

Utilitarianism: A Very Short Introduction

Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek, Peter Singer

9780198728795
Paperback
July 2017

Very Short Introductions

Utilitarianism is one of the most important and influential secular philosophies of modern times, and has drawn considerable debate and controversy. This Very Short Introduction considers its origins, its relevance to modern moral challenges, and the arguments and discussions around utilitarian approaches.

Philosophy of Science: Very Short Introduction

Second Edition

Samir Okasha

9780198745587
Paperback
July 2016

Very Short Introductions

This Very Short Introduction provides a concise overview of the main themes of contemporary philosophy of science. It explores the fundamental questions and challenges in the field, and looks at philosophical issues in particular sciences, including the problem of classification in biology, and the nature of space and time in physics.

The Passions of the Soul and Other Late Philosophical Writings

René Descartes, Michael Moriarty

9780199684137
Paperback
November 2015

Oxford World's Classics

The Passions of the Soul is Descartes's greatest contribution to the understanding of the union of mind and body. It discusses the emotions and their place in human life. This volume also includes both sides of the correspondence with Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia, crucial to the genesis of the work, and Part I of The Principles of Philosophy.

Confucianism: A Very Short Introduction

Daniel K. Gardner

9780195398915
Paperback
June 2014

Very Short Introductions

The Oxford Handbook of Animal Ethics

Tom L. Beauchamp, R.G. Frey

9780199351978
Paperback
February 2014

Oxford Handbooks

Discourses, Fragments, Handbook

Epictetus, Robin Hard, Christopher Gill

9780199595181
Paperback
February 2014

Oxford World's Classics

This is the only complete modern translation of Epictetus's Discourses, together with the Handbook and fragments. A major work of Stoic practical ethics, the Discourses teach that the basis of happiness is up to us. This accessible new translation is accompanied by a full introduction and thorough notes.