Ethics for Life provides a clear, well-organized overview of theoretical ethics that employs a contemporary tone and framework. Multicultural coverage and attention to college students' moral development helps readers relate the material to their own experiences and moral growth. Both scholarly and practical, this text aims to significantly improve students' ability to make real-life moral decisions. Features: Exceptionally thorough coverage of ethical relativism; Ethical reasoning and critical thinking exercises at the end of each chapter; In-depth discussion of the implications of Kohlberg's and Gilligan's works on moral development; Inclusive coverage of Buddhist ethics, Native American philosophy, ecofeminism, Confucianism, and the utilitarian philosophy of Mo Tzu, among other topics. -- Back cover.