overkill
2/16/2007
I had to buy this book for a college ethics class. I could barely wade through it, not because the subject matter was too difficult but because it goes into too much detail about the obvious, and leaves nothing for the reader to do for him or herself. Ethics can be a ridiculous bore anyway, but this book did nothing to make it even bearable.
I couldn't wait to finish this class.
used book for a college class
5/13/2007
she is not neutral in her perspective- more biased toward feminism, multiculturalism and therefore not very ethical to teach in a class environment where students should not be forced into certain perspectives.
A Blend of Contemporary and Classic Ethics
7/29/2007
I bought this book for my introduction to ethics college course and after reading the first few chapters, decided I was definetely not selling it back to the college bookstore. This book provides a clear and easy to read format for understanding the more difficult works of the classic philosphers, as well as interweaving the moral lessons in modern movies and books. By relating ethical frameworks to movies you've seen, one is able to gain a clear understanding of ethical thought as taught by the "masters" of moral philosophy. The class is over, but I am still reading this book for enjoyment.