The Good, the Bad & the Moral Dilemma

Drawing from a range of historical thinkers to illuminate the subject, this study provides readers with a framework of reference to get their bearings and begin to develop a personal response to the task of "doing the right thing." Its topics delve into the wider context of the practical difficulties people face in deciding what to do for the best, analyzing the way this morning's dilemma fits among the big moral issues. Its subjects are divided into three parts, addressing key questions facing society such asWhat is fairness? Should I always tell the truth? What are the moralities of war? What are my ecological responsibilities to the planet?and Is the good bound to win in the end?Accessible and lively, this is a compelling look at how people can live well and make wise decisions.

G.R. Evans's previous books include Faith in the Medieval World, Fifty Key Medieval Thinkers, Problems of Authority in the Reformation Debates, and Wyclif: Myth and Reality.