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The Moral of the Story: An Anthology of Ethics Through Literature

Peter Singer (Editor), Renata Singer (Editor)

ISBN: 978-1-4051-0583-5

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640 pages

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In The Moral of the Story, Peter and Renata Singer draw on some of the best works of fiction, playwriting, and poetry in order to shed light on the perennial questions of ethics.

A vivid montage of literature that touches on a broad range of ethical subjects and themes
Offers a unique contribution to the study of moral philosophy and literature
Demonstrates how literary sources can add richness to discussions of real-life moral questions and dilemmas
Brings together selections and excerpts from the world’s most celebrated short stories, novels, plays, and poetry
Features substantive section introductions by Peter and Renata Singer
Peter Singer is a leading moral philosopher, widely credited with triggering the modern animal-rights movement. His collection of essays, Unsanctifying Human Life, edited by Helga Kuhse, was published by Blackwell Publishing in 2001.