Contemporary Moral and Social Issues is a uniquely entertaining introduction that brings ethical thought to life. It makes innovative use of engaging, topically oriented original short fiction, together with classic and influential readings and editorial discussion as a means of helping students think philosophically about ethical theory and practical ethical problems.* Introduces students to ethical theory and a range of practical moral issues through a combination of key primary texts, clear editorial commentary, and engaging, original fiction* Includes discussion of topics such as world poverty, abortion, animals, the environment, and genetic engineering, containing "Facts and Factual Issues" for each topic to give students an up-to-date understanding of related factual issues.* Uses immersive, original short works of fiction as a means to engage students to think philosophically about serious ethical issues

Preface xvAcknowledgments xviiSource Acknowledgments xviiiPart I Introduction: Values 1Part II Moral Theory 45Part III Morality and Politics 119Part IV World Poverty 173Part V Abortion 227Part VI Animals 279Part VII The Environment 329Part VIII Genetics 377