Ethics and Experience : Moral Theory from Just War to Abortion.

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Ethics and Experience introduces students to the key topics in moral theory through provocative moral issues-just war, abortion, physician assisted suicide, the death penalty and more. Steffen helps students bridge the gap between ethical theory and experience through developing a "common agreement" ethical system that is applicable to a variety of moral problems and issues with clear language and real-life examples. Part I. ETHICS: The Ethic behind Just War Chapter One. Just War as an Ethic Chapter Two. Nonviolent Resistance as a Use of Force Chapter Three. The Hybrid Ethic and Its Application Chapter Four. Using the "Common Agreement" Ethic: A Critical Evaluation Part II. EXPERIENCE: The Ethic beyond Just War Chapter Five. The Ethics of Physician-Assisted Suicide Chapter Six. The Ethics of Patient Nontreatment Chapter Seven. The Ethics of Execution and Just Punishment Chapter Eight. The Ethics of Abortion: The Question of Innocence. Chapter Nine. The Ethics of War: The Question of Innocence.