Ethics in Practice

Author: James P. Sterba (USA), translated by Cheng Lian et al.
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book is currently the most comprehensive and authoritative anthology of applied ethics introduced into China. Applied ethics is currently one of the hottest frontiers in the field of world philosophy, as it is closely tied to contemporary issues, leading many scholars to shift their focus to this area. The book covers all major areas of applied ethics, including economic and social justice, the issue of euthanasia, ethics of sex and gender, war ethics, moral issues of punishment and sentencing, moral issues of economic aid, and more. This book will lay a solid foundation for future research on applied ethics in China. Applied ethics is currently, and will undoubtedly remain, a focal point in Chinese philosophical research.