Updated and revised, Ethics: The Basics, Second Edition, introduces students to fundamental ethical concepts, principles, theories, and traditions while providing them with the conceptual tools necessary to think critically about ethical issues. * Introduces students to core philosophical problems in ethics in a uniquely reader-friendly manner * Lays out clearly and simply a rich collection of ethical concepts, principles, theories, and traditions that are prevalent in today s society * Considers western and non-western viewpoints and religious interpretations of ethical principles * Offers a framework for students to think about and navigate through an array of philosophical questions about ethics.