Ethics: Discovering Right and Wrong

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Summary: Excellent treatment of Modern and Classical ethical thought.
Review: Dr. Pojman (poy-man) does a brilliant job of presenting the ethics rooted in Arisitotle and Aquinas and the thought of the moderns, such as Kant, in a very easy read. This s a fabulous book for anyone.

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Summary: Excellent introduction to ethical theory!
Review: Readers familiar with ethical literature will notice that the title of Pojman's book is similar to that of the late J.L. Mackie's book on ethics, _Ethics: Inventing Right and Wrong_. The differences in titles reflect the differences in opinion among the two authors: Mackie was a relativist while Pojman is an objectivist. Despite Pojman's rejection of relativism, though, he does an admirable job of presenting both sides fairly. He also writes in a clear and conversational way, making this introductory text accessible to everyone. Finally, his book is comprehensive; it includes a discussion of egoism, self-interest, and altuism; the question, "Why should I be moral?"; religion and ethics; and metaethics.

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Summary: The best book in Ethical Theory
Review: This is the best contemporary book I've read in ethics. It sets forth the purpose and structure of ethics in a clear and compelling manner, makes a straong case for moral objectivism, as it defeats relativism, and shows the legitimate place of self-interest in morality. The good really is good for you- or it can be in a moral community. Every educated American should read this work. Is there anything more important than morality today?