The Applied Ethics Primer offers a concise introduction to both basic argumentation and normative ethical theory. The concepts discussed reflect the ethical theories that currently ground most professional ethics codes and debates in applied ethics. More inclusive than many similar resources, this primer gives students a sense of the truly global history of ethics, while remaining squarely focused on providing practical tools for ethical decision-making.

This book is meant to serve as a resource for beginning students of applied ethics who require a very basic understanding of a few of the more common normative ethical approaches and some helpful models for putting them to use. The second edition includes a set of short practice cases, discussion questions, and notes on how to build arguments and raise objections.

Ethics Primer: Considering Morality for the Contemporary World helps students develop and utilize an ethical toolbox for the purpose of meeting the moral challenges and opportunities of life with conviction, confidence, and competency. The text introduces readers to key concepts and insights in ethics and encourages them to thoughtfully consider a myriad of real-world situations that require ethical thought. The text is divided into five parts. Part I defines key terminology, identifies central concepts in ethics, explores moral values as the basis for understanding and undertaking ethical actions, and examines the relationship of moral values to the foundations represented in philosophy, history, religion, culture, and society. In Parts II and III, readers explore various moral traditions and the process of ethical deliberation and decision-making. Part IV focuses on applied ethics, providing readers with overviews of a variety of personal and public issues. The final part underscores the importance of putting all the content in the book together to develop an ethical toolbox of critical thinking skills. Developed to guide readers through a journey of ethical discussion, Ethics Primer is an ideal textbook for courses in ethics, philosophy, and sociology.

"Ideal for courses in contemporary moral problems, applied ethics, and introduction to ethics, Disputed Moral Issues: A Reader, Sixth Edition, offers a unique pedagogical approach that bridges moral theory and applied ethics. Bringing together engaging articles, it also includes an accessible Moral Theory Primer. Each selection is enhanced by a host of pedagogical features, including concise summaries, reader cues referring to pertinent moral theories, and reading and discussion questions. A "Quick Guide to Moral Theories" at the front of the book and an extensive glossary of key terms are also included. A "User's Guide," which follows the preface, shows instructors how they can integrate moral theories and applied ethics into their courses"--

This essential new text is designed for courses in contemporary moral issues, applied ethics, and leadership. Emphasizing personal choice in the study of ethics, the authors take the reader on a journey of self-discovery rather than a mere academic survey of the field of ethics. A Practical Guide to Ethics: Living and Leading with Integrity helps students develop their skills in ethical decision-making and put those decisions into effective practice. Its unique focus on leadership, especially the moral dimensions of understanding one's own values, teaches students to understand and, through dialog and negotiation, communicate their own beliefs as a step to building coalitions with those who may hold different views. It is also distinctive in combining ethical theory with both multicultural ethics (Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, feminism) and a practical orientation to moral decision-making and leadership.