Contains a rich and varied selection of classic writings in philosophy and ethics. Also contains current sources, including a selection on Fiduciary Obligation from an online legal encyclopedia and the complete Belmont Report that governs research with human subjects. This new edition is improved by the addition of selections from Eastern religions, Native America, feminist perspectives, existentialism, and environmentalism.

This volume contains a rich and varied selection of classic writings in philosophy and ethics through the ages. This volume features selections from Eastern religions, Native America, feminist perspectives, existentialism and environmentalism as well writing from Plato, Aristotle, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, John Rawls, Immanuel Kant, Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill and others. For anyone interested in learning about the evolution of ethics and ethical thought in America.