Order on-line . The book has a unique format. The contents consist of 33 very short essays, some of which have been published as newspaper op-eds. The style is conversational and personal yet theoretical.
Topics range from everyday life to headline news.
Examine the Table of Contents and a Sample Essay . Against the social scientific spirit of the age, Marks defends a distinct role for ethics in decision-making. The book is suitable for adoption as a supplementary text book in introductory courses on ethics or philosophy, and will be appreciated by the teachers themselves for insights on how to convey the essence of the subject to novices in philosophy and to practitioners in business and other professional fields. These supplementary materials are available online . The short essays make for convenient secondary readings and can serve as models for students' own essays.