Ethical Theory in Global Perspective

<p><b>A straightforward accessible introduction to core theories in normative ethics from Western and non-Western philosophy suitable for the classroom.</b></p><p><i>Ethical Theory in Global Perspective</i> provides an easy-to-teach introduction to ethical theory from a uniquely global perspective. In addition to key Western ethical theories-such as virtue ethics consequentialism various deontological theories and care ethics-moral theories from a range of East Asian South Asian and African philosophical traditions and schools are also discussed including Akan philosophy Confucianism Daoism Buddhism and both orthodox and heterodox schools of classical Indian philosophy. In short this book is a key resource for educators who want to diversify their ethical theory curricula but are not sure how as well as those currently teaching comparative ethics looking for a single textbook that covers a range of philosophical traditions in a clear approachable way.</p>