The Essentials of Philosophy and Ethics

the long version

"For everyone interested in discovering more about philosophy and ethics, this is the ideal reference. The subjects are not only fascinating and thought-provoking in their own right but have important implications for the way we think about a whole range of other issues. From religion to civil liberties, from environmental destruction to animal welfare, this book adopts an innovate and contemporary approach and gives a clear insight into all the key concepts." "This book features: more than 500 entries, including over 100 individual essays on the most important topics; often-neglected non-European traditions such as African philosophies and Islamic ethics; accessible overviews of all the key thinkers and their theories, from Aristotle to Wittgenstein; and a lively and easy-to-read writing style."--Jacket.