The book offers a compact yet thorough collection of the key readings in ethical theory and contemporary moral problems at the best price on the market. Introductions to each reading by master ethicist and teacher, Russ Shafer-Landau, provide helpful contextual information so students can better understand the key points in a selection. In addition, every reading is followed by a set of study and discussion questions that focus students on the major arguments presented, helping students grasp and be able to thoughtfully discuss the major ethical theories and the main positions argued in the moral problems readings.