The Moral of the Story: An Introduction to EthicsThis popular text uses examples from fiction and film to show how ethical theories can be applied. By linking abstract theory to "real life" through storytelling and story analysis, Rosenstand offers a remarkably effective way of helping students understand and evaluate moral issues. |
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Why Be Moral? | 9 |
Martha Nussbaum | 18 |
Learning Moral Lessons from | 25 |
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