Living Ethics

Living Ethics: An Introduction with Readings, 3rd Edition, serves as a comprehensive all-in-one resource for courses in ethics and contemporary moral problems. Authored by Russ Shafer-Landau and published by Oxford University Press, this hybrid textbook and reader connects ethical theory with practical dilemmas through primary readings, explanatory text, and argument analysis.

The text balances foundational moral reasoning with relevant contemporary moral problems. Shafer-Landau guides readers through central ethical inquiries and established theoretical frameworks while also examining active societal debates.

To encourage analytical practice and collaborative engagement, the book incorporates cases for critical thinking designed to stimulate classroom discussion.