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

The Moral of the Story: An Anthology of Ethics Through Literature
Format
Paperback
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Published
16 December 2004
Pages
640
ISBN
9781405105842

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

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

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

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.

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