Ethics in an Age of Savage Inequalities - by James Winchester (Hardcover)

About the Book

Examining global poverty as well as poverty within the United States, this book asks what moral obligations the middle class has to the poor.

Book Synopsis

Examining global poverty as well as poverty within the United States, this book asks what moral obligations the middle class has to the poor.

Review Quotes

Ethics in a World of Savage Inequalities meets the requirement offered by Kafka that 'a book must be the ax for the frozen sea within us.' It combines passion and comprehensive research in its appeal to get us to redress the profound injustices of our day. It is an important book, and I recommend it highly.

Winchester's book is a sustained, thoughtful reflection motivated by a deep concern for the problems of poverty and inequality. It is grounded in ethical and social theory, and also in a wealth of empirical research.

Winchester's sincerity and passion for global justice animates every page of this compelling book. It would a great text with which to challenge undergraduates to think about some of the most important issues of our age.

About the Author

James J. Winchester is professor of philosophy at Georgia College and State University.