„Wanda Teays in Seeing the Lighthas written an enthusiastic volume for use as the primary textbook for an introductory class in ethics, both normative and applied. Although intended for a post-secondary audience the text could be used successfully in a secondary educational setting as well.“ (Metapsychology, 13 August 2013)
Seeing the Light: Exploring Ethics Through Movies is an engaging and innovative approach to the study of philosophy and the development of moral reasoning skills.
* Features broad coverage of topics in ethics and moral reasoning
* Offers an innovative and imaginative approach to showing relevance of movies for ethical reflection
* Draws on a diverse selection of popular movies, foreign films, and documentaries to illustrate ethical dilemmas and character development on the big screen that has application to our lives
* Presents coverage of major ethical theories ranging from Ethical Egoism and Cultural Relativism to Utilitarianism, Kantian Ethics, Rawls' Justice Theory, Aristotle's Virtue Ethics, and Feminist Ethics
* Demonstrates how film is a powerful vehicle for sharpening skills in analysis and moral reasoning
* Visit the accompanying website www. exploringethics. com, available on publication
* Features broad coverage of topics in ethics and moral reasoning
* Offers an innovative and imaginative approach to showing relevance of movies for ethical reflection
* Draws on a diverse selection of popular movies, foreign films, and documentaries to illustrate ethical dilemmas and character development on the big screen that has application to our lives
* Presents coverage of major ethical theories ranging from Ethical Egoism and Cultural Relativism to Utilitarianism, Kantian Ethics, Rawls' Justice Theory, Aristotle's Virtue Ethics, and Feminist Ethics
* Demonstrates how film is a powerful vehicle for sharpening skills in analysis and moral reasoning
* Visit the accompanying website www. exploringethics. com, available on publication
