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MindTap for Fiala/MacKinnon's Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issues, 1 term Instant Access, 10th Edition

Andrew Fiala, Barbara MacKinnon

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MindTap for Fiala/MacKinnon's Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issues, 1 term Instant Access 10th Edition by Andrew Fiala/Barbara MacKinnon
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MindTap for Mackinnon/Fiala's Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issues, 10th Edition, is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course -- to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual, and to build their confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You.\n\nMindTap gives you complete ownership of your content and learning experience. Customize the interactive syllabi, emphasize the most important topics and add your own material or notes in the eBook.

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Andrew Fiala

Andrew Fiala is a professor of philosophy at Fresno State University and the director of the university's Ethics Center. He is co-author of the textbook ETHICS: THEORY AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES, 10th EDITION (Cengage), as well as a number of books and articles. His scholarly writing focuses on war and peace, politics, religion and ethics. He also is a columnist for the Fresno Bee.

Barbara MacKinnon

Barbara MacKinnon is a professor emerita of philosophy at the University of San Francisco. During her 30 years of teaching, her instruction and writing focused primarily on the history of ethics and contemporary ethical issues. She enjoys reading widely, playing the piano, and traveling.

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  • New Ethical Dilemma exercises use scenarios to connect ethical theory with real world decisions, thereby inviting students to explore the critical thinking behind their decisions.
  • New Chapter Quizzes aligned to Bloom's taxonomy and learning objectives provide summative assessments of student mastery of chapter material.
  • New Check Your Understanding quizzes offer students the chance to assess quickly their understanding of key chapter concepts.
  • Philosopher's Toolbox offers modules to develop college level research and writing skills such as identifying credible sources and initiating and executing research papers and presentations.
  • Flashcards strengthen student knowledge and comprehension of key terms.
  • Primary Source Readings links provide full-text readings that correspond to excerpts presented in the core narrative.

Table of Contents

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Part I: THEORY.
1. Introduction to Ethics and Ethical Theory.
2. Religion and Global Ethics.
3. Ethical Relativism.
4. Egoism, Altruism, and the Social Contract.
5. Utilitarianism.
6. Deontological Ethics.
7. Natural Law and Human Rights.
8. Virtue Ethics.
9. Feminist Thought and the Ethics of Care.
Part II: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES.
Section I: BIOETHICS.
10. Healthcare Ethics.
11. Ethics of Birthing and Dying.
12. Biotechnology and Bioengineering.
Section II: SOCIAL JUSTICE.
13. Equality and Discrimination.
14. Economic Justice.
15. Sexual Morality and Gender Justice.
16. Global Justice and Development Ethics.
Section III: SOCIAL ORDER AND VIOLENCE.
17. Punishment and the Death Penalty.
18. Violence and War.
Section IV: THE NON-HUMAN.
19. Environmental Ethics.
20. Animal Ethics—and Beyond.

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