Contemporary Debates in Moral Theory

Contemporary Debates in Moral Theory features pairs of newly commissioned essays by some of the leading theorists working in the field today.

• Brings together fresh debates on the most controversial issues in moral theory
• Questions include: Are moral requirements derived from reason? How demanding is morality? Are virtues the proper starting point for moral theorizing?
• Lively debate format sharply defines the issues, and paves the way for further discussion.
• Will serve as an accessible introduction to the major topics in contemporary moral theory, while also capturing the imagination of professional philosophers.