{"product_id":"ethics-michael-boylan-9781394374113","title":"Ethics: An Introduction Through Primary Texts and Short Narratives","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn innovative introduction to ethics through philosophy and fiction\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEthics: An Introduction with Primary Texts and Short Fictive Narratives\u003c\/i\u003e offers a distinctive and pedagogically effective approach to ethical inquiry. Fostering a deep understanding of theory and its practical implications, the book begins with an accessible introduction to metaethics, addressing the foundational concepts that ground moral reasoning. It then moves through carefully abridged and newly translated selections from three pillars of Western ethical theory--Aristotle's \u003ci\u003eNicomachean Ethics, \u003c\/i\u003e Kant's \u003ci\u003eGroundwork, \u003c\/i\u003e and Mill's \u003ci\u003eUtilitarianism.\u003c\/i\u003e These translations have been curated to highlight the central arguments and transitions within each thinker's system, allowing readers to engage directly and critically with major ethical frameworks. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this volume apart is its innovative integration of the short fictional narratives and poetry of Michael Boylan, richly illustrating the dimensions of moral philosophy. These narratives serve as applied ethics case studies, encouraging readers to bridge theoretical knowledge with real-life decision-making. Structured exercises, study questions, and feedback sections support active learning, while the philosophical treatment of fictive narrative invites reflection on the nature and power of storytelling in ethical discourse. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthored by a leading scholar with expertise in both ethical theory and creative writing. \u003ci\u003eEthics: An Introduction with Primary Texts and Short Narratives: \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnables direct engagement with core arguments of Virtue Ethics, Deontology, and Utilitarianism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplies the concept of \"fictive narrative philosophy\" to stimulate reflective and critical ethical reasoning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a unified conceptual approach through the Personal and Shared Community Worldview Imperatives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmploys a structured, progressive framework that integrates metaethics, normative theory, and applied ethics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupports interdisciplinary learning with content relevant to philosophy, literature, political science, and law\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEthics: An Introduction with Primary Texts and Short Narratives\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for introductory and intermediate undergraduate courses such as \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Ethics, Ethical Theory, and Applied Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e in degree programs across the humanities, social sciences, business, pre-professional studies, and other fields where ethical literacy is an essential skill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Boylan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1394374119\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781394374113\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.91h x 5.91w x 0.51d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Boylan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48446940283135,"sku":"9781394374113","price":42.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0ee77f2c-7b23-4ba9-9195-411e436f216c.jpg?v=1777227744","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ethics-michael-boylan-9781394374113","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}