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1	Elements of Moral Philosophy more books like this by James Rachels Firmly established as the standard text for undergraduate courses in ethics, this concise, lively book combines clear explanations of the main theories of ethics with discussions of interesting examples. Topics covered include famine relief, euthanasia, homosexuality, and the treatment of animals. The text's versatility allows it to be widely used ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.81! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Right Thing to Do: Basic Readings in Moral Philosophy more books like this by James Rachels THE RIGHT THING TO DO is a collection of readings in moral theory and practical moral issues from major Western philosophers. It is the successful companion reader for the Rachels text, THE ELEMENTS OF MORAL PHILOSOPHY. This anthology explores further the theories and issues introduced in that volume, in their original and classic formulations. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.25! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Created from Animals: The Moral Implications of Darwinism more books like this by James Rachels From Bishop Wilberforce in the 1860s to the advocates of "creation science" today, defenders of traditional mores have condemned Darwin's theory of evolution as a threat to society's values. Darwin's defenders, like Stephen Jay Gould, have usually replied that there is no conflict between science and religion--that values and biological facts ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.13! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Elements of Moral Philosophy with Dictionary of Philosophical Terms more books like this by James Rachels Firmly established as the standard text for undergraduate courses in ethics, this concise, lively book combines clear explanations of the main theories of ethics with discussions of interesting examples. Topics covered include famine relief, homosexuality, and the treatment of animals. The text's versatility allows it to be widely used not only ... see all copies from $10.73! new only from $26.00!
5	The Truth about the World: Basic Readings in Philosophy with Powerweb: Philosophy by James Rachels This collection of essays addresses some of the most important issues in philosophy: God, the mind, freedom, knowledge, and ethics. It can accompany James Rachels' new text "Problems from Philosophy," or it can stand alone with great effectiveness. "The Truth About the World" and "Problems from Philosophy" are at once Rachels' newest contributions ... see all copies from $3.19! new only from $54.98! \| SVS
6	Matters of Life and Death more books like this by Thomas L Beauchamp, J Baird Callicott, James Rachels MATTERS OF LIFE AND DEATH, Third Edition, is a collection of original essays by leading philosophers devoted to the major moral issues of the day, including abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty, famine, war, suicide, the environment, and animal rights. see all copies from $4.33! new only from $14.97!
7	Problems from Philosophy more books like this by James Rachels "This [text] is an introduction to some of the main problems of philosophy--the existence of God, the nature of the mind, human freedom, the limits of knowledge, and the truth about ethics. The chapters may be read independently of one another, but when read in order, they tell a more or less continuous story. We begin with some reflections on the ... see all copies from $8.70! new only from $31.63!
8	The End of Life: Euthanasia and Morality more books like this by James Rachels This is a book for anyone who cares about the way we treat other human beings; for anyone who has read about cases like Karen Quinlan and wondered what ought to be done; for anyone who has stopped to consider what we really mean by respect for human life. Euthanasia is a sensitive subject. It arouses fear and horror in some people, while others ... see all copies from $3.72! first editions
9	Moral Problems: A Collection of Philosophical Essays more books like this by James Rachels see all copies from $1.99!
10	Problems from Philosophy with Powerweb: Philosophy by James Rachels "This book is an introduction to some of the main problems of philosophy--God, mind, freedom, knowledge, and ethics. The chapters may be read independently of one another. But when read in order, they tell a more or less continuous story. We begin with some reflections about the legacy of Socrates and then go on to the existence of God, which is ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $11.75!
11	Ethical Theory 1: The Question of Objectivity more books like this by James Rachels (Editor) Rachels's two-volume Ethical Theory provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary moral philosophy, reprinting classic and contemporary articles, including many that are not otherwise readily available. Each volume contains a clearly written, substantial introduction that guides the beginner through the intricacies of the subject. Ethical ... see all copies from $32.06! new only from $56.00! \| SVS
12	Can Ethics Provide Answers?: And Other Essays in Moral Philosophy more books like this by James Rachels Esteemed moral philosopher James Rachels here collects fifteen essays, some classic and others extensively revised, on the nature and limits of moral reasoning. see all copies from $14.70! new only from $49.21! \| first editions
13	CMOS Digital Integrated Circuits: Analysis and Design more books like this by James Rachels see all copies from $90.00!
14 view cover	The Truth about the World: Basic Readings in Philosophy more books like this by James Rachels (Editor) This collection of essays addresses some of the most important issues in philosophy, involving God, the mind, freedom, knowledge, and ethics. It can accompany James and Stuart Rachels' introductory text, "Problems from Philosophy," or it can stand alone with great effectiveness. "The Truth About the World" and "Problems from Philosophy" are James ... see all copies from $3.91! new only from $38.88! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Legacy of Socrates: Essays in Moral Philosophy more books like this by Professor James Rachels, Professor Stuart Rachels (Editor) James Rachels's philosophical writings address key questions of contemporary life and the classic dilemmas of moral philosophy. A leading figure in the development of applied ethics, James Rachels became an influential and sometimes controversial thinker on issues concerning animal rights, euthanasia, bioethics, and moral objectivity. This final ... see all copies from $6.55! new only from $24.95! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Ethical Theory 2: Theories about How We Should Live more books like this by James Rachels (Editor) This second volume of Ethical Theory deals with philosophical theories about how we ought to live, including utilitarianism, social contract theory, rights theory, virtue theory, and the New Kantianism. see all copies from $13.44! new only from $26.91! \| SVS
17	Philosophical Issues: A Contemporary Introduction more books like this by James Rachels see all copies from $1.99!
18 view cover	Introduccion a La Filosofia Moral (Breviarios) by James Rachels see all copies from $21.32! new only from $21.33!
19 view cover	Ethical Theory: 2-Part Volume: Part 1: The Question of Objectivity; Part 2: Theories about How We Should Live more books like this by James Rachels (Editor) Rachels's two-volume Ethical Theory provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary moral philosophy, reprinting classic and contemporary articles, including many that are not otherwise readily available. Each volume contains a clearly written, substantial introduction that guides the beginner through the intricacies of the subject. see all copies from $84.74! new only from $161.96!

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