Morality and Global Justice ─ Justifications and Applications

"Boylan makes a daring effort to take on the broad scope of global ethics in a manageable and comprehensive way. His introduction of the worldview imperatives in this context is imaginative and offers a way of engaging students while holding them accountable for their views."---Robert Paul Churchill, George Washington University

"Morality and Global Justice meets the challenge of combining traditional ethics and moral theory with contemporary global concerns ... An excellent introduction for undergraduates and an engaging review for more advanced scholars."---Naomi Zack, University of Oregon

In this concise, single-authored text, renowned scholar and professor Michael Boylan examines the moral justifications underlying crucial global justice issues and provides readers with the analytical tools to approach those issues critically. Introductory chapters establish a thorough but accessible foundation in theory and moral justification, and subsequent chapters apply those concepts to major areas of global concern. Each chapter includes Critical Applied Reasoning Exercises perfect for class discussions or writing assignments, as well as key terms for easy reference and review. The appendix, "How to Get Involved," suggests practical ways to put ethical principles to work.

An anthology of original essays, The Morality and Global Justice Reader (ISBN: 978-0-8133-4433-1) is also available as a complementary or a standalone text.

Michael Boylan Is Professor of Philosophy at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including Philosophy: An Innovative Introduction (with Charles Johnson) and Critical Inquiry: The Process of Argument, both published by Westview Press.