Teach Yourself Ethics

This book introduces ethical ideas and standards from different thinkers through the ages. It doesn't exactly tell you what to think but it does ask pointed questions to get you thinking about the issues. Since it condenses the thinking of multiple thinkers, it isn't that long so it also doesn't really get too deep. This book makes a good starting point to learn ethics and about different philosophers like Nietzsche and Hobbes.

About the author: source Wikipedia, [Mel Thompson] was educated at King Edward VI School, Chelmsford and King's College London where he received a BD in 1969 (Shelford Prize for Philosophy of Religion; Tinniswood Essay Prize), M.Phil (as an external student) in 1973, and a Ph.D. in 1979. He worked for some years as an ordained minister within the Church of England before resigning to work within Religious Education and as a freelance writer." About the book: source, Wikipedia. The 'Teach Yourself' books are an imprint of Hodder Education, first published in Great Britain. Chapter headings in this work are clearly marked with subheadings every few pages. Included are suggestions for further reading, helpful websites, a glossary, and an show more index. show less