ETHICS: THEORY AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES, 8E CONCISE presents the major areas of ethical theory through an engaging collection of contemporary moral debates. First, students are introduced to schools of ethical thought such as religion and global ethics, utilitarianism and deontology, natural law ethics, virtue ethics, non-Western paradigms, feminist ethics, and care ethics. Then, these and other ethical concepts provide the framework for in-depth discussions on moral dilemmas such as euthanasia, sexual morality, economic justice, animal ethics, war, violence, and globalization. Plus, this edition brings the debate up-to-date with detailed discussions of timely moral topics such as same-sex marriage, structural racism, factory farming, pacifism, and global distributive justice.

Part I: THEORY.
1. Ethics and Ethical Reasoning.
2. Religion and Global Ethics.
3. Ethical Relativism.
4. Egoism, Altruism, and the Social Contract.
5. Utilitarianism and John Stuart Mill.
6. Deontological Ethics and Immanuel Kant.
7. Natural Law and Human Rights.
8. Virtue Ethics.
9. Feminist Thought and the Ethics of Care.
10. Euthanasia.
11. Abortion.
12. Sexual Morality.
13. Equality and Discrimination.
14. Economic Justice.
15. Punishment and the Death Penalty.
16. Environmental Ethics.
17. Animal Ethics.
18. Biotechnology and Bioengineering.
19. Violence and War.
20. Global Justice.

ETHICS: THEORY AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES, 8E CONCISE presents the major areas of ethical theory through an engaging collection of contemporary moral debates. First, students are introduced to schools of ethical thought such as religion and global ethics, utilitarianism and deontology, natural law ethics, virtue ethics, non-Western paradigms, feminist ethics, and care ethics. Then, these and other ethical concepts provide the framework for in-depth discussions on moral dilemmas such as euthanasia, sexual morality, economic justice, animal ethics, war, violence, and globalization. Plus, this edition brings the debate up-to-date with detailed discussions of timely moral topics such as same-sex marriage, structural racism, factory farming, pacifism, and global distributive justice. A new chapter provides a detailed exploration of religion and global ethics. Expanded content on naturalism and evolutionary theory provides students with a fuller sense of these important issues. Updated discussion of feminism speaks to the distinct political issues affecting women. Students benefit from an enhanced focus on topics such as physician-assisted suicide, gay marriage, structural racism, economic inequality, social justice, immigration, the prison system, restorative justice, vegetarianism, biotechnology, and war. New pedagogical tools are featured in each chapter, including learning outcomes and a glossary of key terms. Up-to-date discussions of moral controversies empower students to discuss ethical concepts in the context of current news events. Balanced presentation format brings together traditional ethics with readings from a broad range of cultural, gender, racial, and international sources. Intriguing chapter openings illustrate the real-world stakes of contemporary moral issues. Reader-friendly design holds students' attention through topical photos and helpful diagrams.