Ethics: The Basics, 2nd Edition

Updated and revised, Ethics: The Basics, Second Edition, introduces students to fundamental ethical concepts, principles, theories, and traditions while providing them with the conceptual tools necessary to think critically about ethical issues.

• Introduces students to core philosophical problems in ethics in a uniquely reader-friendly manner
• Lays out clearly and simply a rich collection of ethical concepts, principles, theories, and traditions that are prevalent in today's society
• Considers western and non-western viewpoints and religious interpretations of ethical principles
• Offers a framework for students to think about and navigate through an array of philosophical questions about ethics

John Mizzoni holds a PhD from Temple University, and is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Neumann college in Pennsylvania where he teaches a wide range of philosophy courses. A specialist in moral and environmental philosophy, he has over twenty publications in journals such The Journal of Philosophical Research, The International Journal of Applied Philosophy, Environmental Ethics, Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, The Philosopher's Magazine, Bridges: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Theology, Philosophy, History, and Science, The International Journal of the Humanities, Teaching Ethics and Environmental Philosophy. He is also a semi-professional musician.