Review: The Fundamentals of Ethics
User Review - Jenni - GoodreadsAs a basic overview of ethics this book is well structured and well-written. For the layperson interested in an overview of the philosophical issues it is a great resource. My only criticism would be ... Read full review
Review: The Fundamentals of Ethics
User Review - Ethan - GoodreadsA pretty accessible and thorough introduction to contemporary ethical theory. Maybe a few more recommended sources for further reading would have helped, but I take it Shafer-Landau means for readers to get most of that from the companion volume. Read full review
Review: The Fundamentals of Ethics
User Review - Peter Jana - GoodreadsThe strength of this book lies in the step-by-step method the author uses to analyze philosophical justifications and counter-claims. Michael Sandel's *Justice* might have more appeal because Sandel ... Read full review
Review: The Fundamentals of Ethics
User Review - Philipp Schwind - GoodreadsI used this book for an class on contemporary moral issues and I don't think I am going to assign it again. Here is why: - in general, the book stays too much on the surface, quickly presenting a ... Read full review
Review: The Fundamentals of Ethics
User Review - Travis - GoodreadsAfter reading this Shafer-Landau's 1st edition of the "The Fundamentals of Ethics" in its entirety, I can say it is definitely a very good survey text of ethical theory. That said, it has a few flaws ... Read full review
Review: The Fundamentals of Ethics
User Review - Hannah Givens - GoodreadsMy ethics textbook. Shafer-Landau does a great job of describing a variety of ethical views. He's (relatively) simple to understand and unbiased, although if he finds a theory to be unconvincing he'll say so. Very helpful. Read full review
Review: The Fundamentals of Ethics
User Review - Danny - GoodreadsIt was alright. There are better works out there. Read full review
Review: The Fundamentals of Ethics
User Review - Shaun - GoodreadsA really enjoyable read that hits the balance between being a quick read and generally rigorous. I especially enjoyed it as a means toward grasping the general assessment of theory-groups for strengths and weaknesses. Read full review
Review: The Fundamentals of Ethics
User Review - Heather - GoodreadsI wish I could give this book less stars... ZERO would suit it best. Instead of getting to the point the author is wordy. You will be reading agreeing (not that we all don't have common sense and don ... Read full review
Review: The Fundamentals of Ethics
User Review - Stefan - GoodreadsIn fact, I read the older edition that was copyrighted in 2010. That cover has an orange border instead of robin egg blue. I was told that the two editions are not significantly different, other than ... Read full review
