Disputed Moral Issues: A Reader

Ideal for courses in contemporary moral problems, applied ethics, and introduction to ethics, Disputed Moral Issues: A Reader, Sixth Edition, offers a unique pedagogical approach that bridges moral theory and applied ethics. Bringing together sixty-eight engaging articles, it also includes an accessible Moral Theory Primer (Chapter 1).

Each selection is enhanced by a host of pedagogical features, including concise summaries, reader cues referring to pertinent moral theories, and reading and discussion questions. A "Quick Guide to Moral Theories" at the front of the book and an extensive glossary of key terms are also included. A "User's Guide," which follows the preface, shows instructors how they can integrate moral theories and applied ethics into their courses.

Disputed Moral Issues is now available in a 2026 digital-only update that incorporates essential new content reflecting the current state of the field. This update to the 6th Edition e-book includes four new readings on some of the most pressing topics in the rapidly growing field of digital ethics, including Artificial Intelligence and automation.