Critical Reasoning in Ethics

Anne Thomson is part-time lecturer in Philosophy and a Fellow of the School of Economic and Social Studies at the University of East Anglia. She is the author of the acclaimed Critical Reasoning: A Practical Introduction, also published by Routledge.

'An invaluable resource for anyone wishing to sharpen their analytical skills ... Public debate on ethical matters would be a good deal more sophisticated if the pundits pronouncing on current issues such as Kosovo and GM food had read this book.' - Network'Critical Reasoning in Ethics offers a practical hands-on approach in dealing with ethical issues, and does not presume any prior knowledge of moral theories.' - Philsophers' Magazine'Ann Thompson writes in a clear and lively style ... I have rarely read a book where it has proved quite impossible to let the words slip past the eyes without the mind being forced to keep awake.' - The Expository Times

• Introduction 1 Analysing moral reasoning 2 Assessing moral reasoning 3 Exercising the skills of reasoning 4 Decision making 5 Concepts in practical ethics 6 Moral principles and moral theories 7 Fair-mindedness and the role of emotion