Description
1969 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages have marks throughout in blue pen and the binding is secure.
This well-worn copy of “Approaches to Ethics” offers a glimpse into the philosophical discourse of the late 1960s. Edited by esteemed scholars W.T. Jones, Frederick Sontag, Morton O. Beckner, and Robert J. Fogelin, this anthology explores various ethical frameworks and their applications to contemporary issues. The blue pen markings throughout the pages hint at a previous owner’s engagement with the text, adding a personal touch to this intellectual journey.
Published in the tumultuous era of the Vietnam War and civil rights movements, this book likely served as a tool for grappling with the moral quandaries of the time. The absence of a dust jacket and the wear on the spine and covers suggest this volume was well-loved and frequently consulted, perhaps by a student or scholar seeking guidance in navigating the ethical complexities of a rapidly changing world. For collectors and readers alike, this copy offers a tangible connection to the philosophical debates that shaped the latter half of the 20th century.