Why this book?
- To gain an organized introduction to the foundations of moral philosophy.
- To better understand moral arguments and how to criticize them.
- To study ethical theories alongside primary philosophical texts.
- For students who need a current textbook in ethics.
About the book
Modern Ethics is the Persian translation of Living Ethics: An Introduction with Readings by Russ Shafer-Landau. The work is designed for introductory courses in ethics and moral philosophy and seeks to balance the explanation of ethical theories with engagement in contemporary moral issues.
The translated section of the book, published in Persian as Modern Ethics: Ethical Theories, is devoted to foundational issues in moral philosophy. In the opening chapters, the author discusses what ethics is, the nature of moral reasoning, and moral skepticism, and then turns to major theories in normative ethics.
One of the book’s notable features is that most chapters end with selections from important classical or contemporary texts. This structure helps readers encounter the original formulations of philosophical positions after first receiving an analytical explanation of each theory.
The book fits Shafer-Landau’s broader work in ethics and metaethics: clarifying the foundations of moral judgment, evaluating arguments, and defending the rational seriousness of ethical inquiry. Its Persian translation is useful for philosophy students, readers interested in applied ethics, and anyone looking for an educational yet critical text.