This introductory textbook is ideally suited to newcomers to philosophy and ethical problems.<BR>Rosalind Hursthouse carefully introduces the three standard approaches in current ethical theory: utilitarianism, rights, and virtue ethics. She links each chapter to readings from key exponents such as Peter Singer and Mary Midgley and asks students to think critically about these readings for themselves.<BR>Key features include clear activities and activities, chapter summaries and guides to further reading.