The Moral of the Story

In <i>The Moral of the Story,</i> Peter and Renata Singer draw on some of the best works of fiction, playwriting, and poetry in order to shed light on the perennial questions of ethics.<br /> <ul class=”noindent”> <li>A vivid montage of literature that touches on a broad range of ethical subjects and themes<br /> </li> <li>Offers a unique contribution to the study of moral philosophy and literature<br /> </li> <li>Demonstrates how literary sources can add richness to discussions of real-life moral questions and dilemmas<br /> </li> <li>Brings together selections and excerpts from the world’s most celebrated short stories, novels, plays, and poetry<br /> </li> <li>Features substantive section introductions by Peter and Renata Singer<br /> </li> <li>Peter Singer is a leading moral philosopher, widely credited with triggering the modern animal-rights movement. His collection of essays, <i>Unsanctifying Human Life,</i> edited by Helga Kuhse, was published by Blackwell Publishing in 2001.</li> </ul>