{"product_id":"whatever-happened-to-good-and-evil-9780195168730","title":"Whatever Happened to Good and Evil?","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Russ Shafer-Landau\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Ethics \u0026amp; Moral Philosophy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince September 11, 2001, many people in the United States have been more inclined to use the language of good and evil, and to be more comfortable with the idea that certain moral standards are \u003cem\u003eobjective\u003c\/em\u003e (true independently of what anyone happens to think of them). Some people, especially those who are not religious, are not sure how to substantiate this view. \u003cem\u003eWhatever Happened to Good and Evil?\u003c\/em\u003e provides a basis for exploring these doubts and ultimately defends the objectivity of ethics. Engaging and accessible, it is the first introduction to meta-ethics written especially for students and general readers with no philosophical background. Focusing on the issues at the foundation of morality, it poses such questions as: How can we know what is right and wrong? Does ethical objectivity require God? Why should I be moral? Where do moral standards come from? What is a moral value, and how can it exist in a scientific world? Do cultural diversity and persistent moral disagreement support moral skepticism? \u003cbr\u003e Writing in a clear and lively style and employing many examples to illustrate theoretical arguments, Russ Shafer-Landau identifies the many weaknesses in contemporary moral skepticism and devotes considerable attention to presenting, and critiquing, the most difficult objections to his view. Also included in the book are a helpful summary of all the major arguments covered, as well as a glossary of key philosophical terms. \u003cem\u003eWhatever Happened to Good and Evil?\u003c\/em\u003e is ideal for a variety of philosophy courses and compelling reading for anyone interested in ethics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47613991551127,"sku":"9780195168730","price":6165.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780195168730.webp?v=1775089474","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/whatever-happened-to-good-and-evil-9780195168730","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}