Thought and Reality by Michael Dummett

ISBN: 9780199207275

Oxford University Press, 2007

Paperback, ~240 pages

Ethics: History, Theory, and Contemporary Issues edited by Steven M. Cahn and Peter Markie offers a comprehensive introduction to moral philosophy by bringing together classic texts and contemporary works spanning the main areas of ethical theory. The book is structured to help students understand foundational ideas such as utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, and moral relativism, while also engaging with contemporary debates on issues like abortion, animal rights, and moral responsibility. With selections from major figures in the history of ethics paired with essays by modern philosophers, it’s widely used in philosophy courses as a core text for learning how ethical principles are formulated, defended, and applied.