Conduct and Character: Readings in Moral Theory

This concise anthology of 31 readings on the philosophical theories of morality is organized according to type of moral theory (utilitarianism, egoism, virtue ethics, the ethics of care, etc.) and contains a separate chapter devoted to each type. Reading selections in the chapters provide coverage of both classical and contemporary philosophical writings, representing a spectrum of viewpoints on each theory. Readings include brief introductions to assist students in identifying key ideas and have been selected and edited in order to optimize student comprehension and to facilitate teaching.