Moral Philosophy: A Contemporary Introduction offers an explication and critique of the major theories that have shaped philosophical ethics. DeNicola explores the scope, limits, and requirements of morality, outlining our various attempts to ground it: in religion, in nature, in culture, in social contracts, and in aspects of the human person such as reason, emotions, caring, and intuition.
This second edition includes a new chapter discussing postmodernism, standpoint theory, and intersectionality. This chapter examines the ideas of Friedrich Nietzsche, Jean-Paul Sartre, Jacques Derrida, Kimberlé Willliams Crenshaw, and others. Several new case studies have been added, as have discussions of effective altruism, universalist care ethics, and the views of Charles Mills and Carole Pateman.
Comments
Comments on Moral Philosophy: A Contemporary Introduction (1st and 2nd editions):
“DeNicola’s text is comprehensive and readable, yet challenging enough to engage the serious student.” — Bradley Morris, North Dakota State University
“Using DeNicola’s Moral Philosophy: A Contemporary Introduction has transformed my undergraduate ethical theory course: for the first time, I have a textbook that presents material at exactly the right level of complexity, and keeps the students engaged and enthusiastic about what they are learning.” — Lisa Tessman, Binghamton University
“I am delighted to see DeNicola’s Moral Philosophy offered in a second edition, revised and updated in crucial areas of current debate. Working across a wide range of fundamental issues, this book continues to offer a wise and thoughtful analysis that is immensely useful to students and instructors alike.” — Peter Denton, University of Manitoba
“DeNicola’s book does an excellent job covering contemporary ethics in a balanced and readable manner. The material is explained carefully throughout, and there are chapters on the emotions, intuitionism, and sainthood, which aren’t always included and are helpful to have in an introductory text. The result is a book that will be a great choice for instructors looking for something to use in the classroom.” — Mark Couch, Seton Hall University
