Rae, Scott B.Unknown
Zondervan (Grand Rapids, 2018) (eng) English9780310536420Unknown4th ed.ETHICS; UnknownWith its unique union of theory and application and its well-organized, easy-to-use design, Moral Choices has earned its place as the standard text for college ethics courses. This fourth edition offers extensive updates, revisions, and three brand new chapters all designed to help students develop a sound and current basis for making ethical decisions in today's complex postmodern culture. Moral Choices outlines the distinctive elements of Christian ethics while avoiding undue dogmatism. The book also introduces other ethical systems and their key historical proponents, including Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, and Immanuel Kant. After describing a seven-step procedure for tackling ethical dilemmas, author Scott Rae uses case studies to address some of today's most pressing social issues. He guides students in thinking critically and biblically about issues, including: Abortion Reproductive Technologies Euthanasia Capital Punishment Sexual Ethics The Morality of War Genetic Technologies and Human Cloning Ethics and Economics NEW: Creation Care NEW: Animal Rights NEW: Gun-Control NEW: Race, Gender, and Diversity NEW: Immigration, Refugees, and Border Control FEATURES Relevant Case Studies throughout Discussion questions at the end of each chapter Sidebars with case studies for discussion Recommended further reading
Physical dimension
522p.24 cm.ill.
Summary / review / table of contents
Introduction : why morality matters --
How to think about morality --
Christian ethics --
Making ethical decisions --
Ethics at the beginning of life, part 1 --
Ethics at the beginning of life, part 2 --
Biotechnology, genetics, and human cloning --
Ethical issues at the end of life --
Capital punishment --
War, violence, and morality --
Sexual ethics --
Creation care and environmental ethics --
Ethics and economics --
Violence and gun control --
Race, gender, and diversity --
Immigration, refugees, and border control.