Can Ethics Provide Answers Author:James Rachels Esteemed moral philosopher James Rachels here collects fifteen essays, some classic and others extensively revised, on the nature and limits of moral reasoning. Rachels argues that, rather than simply expressing societal conventions, moral philosophy can subvert received opinion and replace it with something better. Combining a concern for ethic... more »al theory with a discussion of practical moral issues such as euthanasia, the rights of animals, privacy, and affirmative action. "Can Ethics Provide Answers" is an excellent collection for students, scholars, and anyone concerned with the degree to which our principles can guide our policies.« less