Great Traditions in Ethics [Paperback]

Theodore C. Denise (Author), Nicholas P. White (Author), Sheldon P. Peterfreund (Author)

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Publication Date: March 10, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0534626548 | ISBN-13: 978-0534626549 | Edition: 11th

Long-hailed for skilled editing that enables students new to ethical theory to explore many seminal and complex primary sources that contribute to the canon of ethical theory, GREAT TRADITIONS IN ETHICS has become the standard historical anthology for introducing ethical theory. Combining informative chapter introductions that provide biographical, historical, and theoretical contexts; well-placed comments inserted within the readings; and ample, but not overwhelming, reading selections, this anthology will constructively challenge students to critically engage the most crucial ideas, thinkers, and readings in the history of ethical theory.

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About the Author

Theodore C. Denise received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and taught at Syracuse University

Nicholas White obtained his Ph.D. from Harvard University and currently serves as chair of the philosophy department at the University of California, Irvine. He specializes in Greek philosophy, epistemology, and ethics, having written several books and articles on each of these topics.

Sheldon P. Peterfreund taught at Syracuse University for over 40 years, and received his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.

Product Details

• Paperback: 388 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 11th edition (March 10, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534626548
• ISBN-13: 978-0534626549
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #702,983 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it for the intros, December 16, 2007

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This is the textbook I used for my Ethics class at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. It is a fantastic collection of ethical thought spanning 2,400 years. I was very surprised to realize how much of our own ethical thought, as well as legal system, is based on the beliefs and essays of previous philosophers. The best parts of this book are the introductions. Because this book is composed of exerpts from larger works, the introductions do a splendid job of giving the authors' historical background and explaining their writings. The introductions are so clear and concise that one could probably just read them and understand the ideas and arguments perfectly.

3.0 out of 5 stars Tough read, January 8, 2012

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What can i say it is ethics. I think this class is tough period. most people i have spoken to who come from different backgrounds and different age categories report the same thing..."it can be confusing". I know there are some people who understand ethics and the teachings without any problems; but the language they used only confused me and it didnt help that my teacher was also teaching logic..ugh

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5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME PRICE, EXACT BOOK I NEEDED, December 16, 2011

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BTW the book is very boring. Don't buy it unless it's for a class.