Do the Right Thing: A Philosophical Dialogue on the Moral and Social Issues of Our Time [Paperback]

Francis Beckwith (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1996 | ISBN-10: 0534542441 | ISBN-13: 978-0534542443 | Edition: 1st

This anthology of 63 selections may be used as a textbook for courses in Contemporary Moral Issues, Applied Ethics, and Social Issues.

An introductory essay by the author provides the student with a context for the study of social issues. Additionally, every section is prefaced by an introduction, giving the reader a clear overview of each issue. To facilitate its use, Do the Right Thing is organized by these general themes: Ethical Theory and Practice, Moral Education, Life and Death Issues, and Issues of Social Justice and Personal Liberty.

This comprehensive anthology includes 11 readings covering moral issues and two on moral practice and theory. In addition to the often discussed topics of abortion, euthanasia, and affirmative action, the author has included essays on topics that other collections often ignore: multiculturalism, speech codes on campus, fetal tissue research, and gays in the military, to name a few.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co; 1st edition (June 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534542441
• ISBN-13: 978-0534542443
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,502,235 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am professor of philosophy and church-state studies at Baylor University. During the 2008-2009 I am serving on the faculty of the University of Notre Dame as the Mary Ann Remick Senior Visiting Fellow in the Notre Dame Center for Ethics & Culture.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for any Philosophy minded Christian!, December 1, 2005

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This review is from: Do the Right Thing: Readings in Applied Ethics and Social Philosophy (Paperback)

From insightful introductions into the primary sources, you are drawn into the world of the erudite when you pick up this work. Not a light read, but as interesting as they come. The editor does a great job of choosing the sources which he includes, always finding people well versed in the field and picking thier best material. The only warning other than the reading level is be prepared to go deep into what you believe to be ethical, because this one will make you question.