Critical Moral Reasoning: An Applied Empirical Ethics Approach

By Mark T. Holcombe

The essential undergraduate textbook for mastering critical moral reasoning and navigating contemporary moral issues in both the classroom and the corporate compliance sector. This textbook introduces students to contemporary moral issues through a casuistry-based approach. It emphasizes case based reasoning and empirical evidence to strengthen critical moral analysis. Designed specifically for undergraduate adoption, this text bridges the gap between theoretical moral philosophy and real-world application. Featuring exclusive AI Ethics case studies, it explores the moral implications of LLMs, algorithmic bias, and digital autonomy alongside classic contemporary moral issues like justice, autonomy, and environmental ethics. Students learn to distinguish legality from morality, formulate moral arguments, and apply normative theories such as utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, and feminist ethics of care.
Through authentic case studies ranging from tipping and piracy to abortion, civil protest, and AI ethics, the book provides an engaging framework for developing moral reasoning skills essential for today's complex ethical landscape.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FQ35RSX8
• ISBN13: 9798263846435
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"