Understand Ethics

A great book either to dip into or to read cover-to-cover. The sheer clarity and accessibility of the language (and hence of the descriptions of complex concepts) never fails to amaze me. Thompson knows his material inside out. There are gaps, of course. It is, after all, an introductory text. But as I'm researching the otherwise muddled landscape of morality and ethics for a children's series, this book stands out as a beacon of much needed clarity, as well as a refuge to return to when my poor brain is befogged.

I bought this book because I have been reading much about philosophy and religion and thought ethics would be a complimentary subject. The book is very similar to listening to a teacher giving a lecture. Because of this, I wouldn't describe this book as a captivating read but I definitely feel like I have gained new knowledge about ethics. I enjoy how the author breaks up the dry information with real-life scenarios. One thing that frustrates me is the fact that the book is filled with typos. They subtract from the flow of my reading because I have to stop and try to figure out what Thompson is intending to say.

I book this book originally for a class at school (Quinsigamond Community College). As I started reading and taking notes, I discovered that it really is a helpful guide to morals and ethics! Well-written and easy to understand, this book gets to the point and will really get you thinking. HIGHLY recommended for any beginning students of philosophy.