Vice and Virtue in Everyday Life: Introductory Readings in Ethics

by Christina Hoff Sommers, Frederic Tamler Sommers, Fred Sommers

Book Overview

The influential readings and engaging topics in VICE AND VIRTUE IN EVERYDAY LIFE explain why college students have loved this book for years. As you read through this selection of classical and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0155067966
• ISBN13: 9780155067967
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
• Length: 896 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

vice and virtue

this is a wonderful and enlightening book I recommended to all with an open mind.

Decent Introduction to Ethics

I came across this book as required reading for my intro to ethics course. The first chapter was very interesting, but as time passed, I grew somewhat disinterested. While it is a very nice collection of ethics articles, it lacks TRUE diversity.The readings are fairly diverse, though only within the realm of "common" ethics -- very little space is given to opposition philosophers such as Nietzsche, Crowley, Russell, etc.Overall, the editors have done a grand job of presenting articles on the more prevalent issues in ethics, both past and present. It could have been more enjoyable (to me) with the inclusion of vastly opposing arguments, but I must say that it does serve the purpose quite well in that it makes you analyze your own beliefs. Highly recommended for those who desire varied readings in "compassionate" ethics; interesting, but not of utmost importance to those looking for more diversity.

This is a great book on ethics, and is a MUST READ

This book on ethics is very well-written and its just delightful to read. Don't miss this book, it shou be high on everyone's reading list!