The Right Thing to Do Readings in Moral Philosophy

Now in its eighth edition, James Rachels’ and Stuart Rachels’ The Right Thing to Do: Readings in Moral Philosophy continues its legacy of providing students a diverse collection of thought-provoking essays from historical and contemporary perspectives. Introductory essays by James Rachels and foundational readings in moral theory provide a base from which students can engage with the updated selection of essays on pressing issues.New to the Eighth Edition:From gun rights to the opioid crisis to racial equality, these new essays bring questions of moral philosophy into the daily lives of today’s students.1. A Death at Penn State, by Caitlin Flanagan2. The Opioid Crisis, As Lived in West Virginia, by Margaret Talbot3. Is Doping Wrong?, by Peter Singer4. The Case for Reparations, by Ta-Nehisi Coates5. Why Guns Shouldn’t Be Outlawed, by Michael Huemer6. Is Taxation Theft?, by Michael Huemer7. Letting Go: What Should Medicine Do When It Can’t Save Your Life?, by Atul Gawande8. The Meaning of Life, by Richard Taylor