The Moral of the Story: An Anthology of Ethics Through Literature

by PeterSinger (Editor), RenataSinger (Editor)

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  Paperback
  2004

  $45.14

  In The Moral of the Story , Peter and Renata Singer draw on some of the best works of fiction, playwriting, and poetry in order to shed light on the perennial questions of ethics. A vivid montage of literature that touches on a broad range of ethical subjects and themes, this work: offers a unique contribution to the study of moral philosophy and literature; demonstrates how literary sources can add richness to discussions of real-life moral questions and dilemmas; brings together selections and excerpts from the world's most celebrated short stories, novels, plays, and poetry; and, features substantive section introductions by Peter and Renata Singer. Peter Singer is a leading moral philosopher, widely credited with triggering the modern animal-rights movement. His collection of essays, Unsanctifying Human Life , edited by Helga Kuhse, was published by Blackwell Publishing in 2001.