Ethics: Selections from Classic and Contemporary Writers

Ethics: Selections from Classic and Contemporary Writers, 11th Edition, is an anthology that examines key developments in Western moral thought. Oliver A. Johnson and Andrews Reath collect writings from influential philosophical thinkers across the history of ethics.

The volume arranges selections chronologically, spanning foundational writings from Plato through John Rawls. This structure presents major historical perspectives alongside contemporary moral philosophy, demonstrating how core ethical questions have developed.

Designed to support student reading, the collection highlights continuity between earlier philosophical traditions and contemporary moral theory. Study tools included in the 2012 edition help readers focus on critical arguments within the primary texts.