This clear and concise book on moral philosophy will be of interest to both the general reader and to professional philosophers. It synthesizes contributions of moral and political philosophers of the Western tradition and provides original contributions on the source of our moral feelings and the legitimacy of government.

Building a foundation on timeless quotes by moral and political philosophers such as David Hume, Thomas Hobbes, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Immanuel Kant, and John Stuart Mill, it uses plain language to concisely and engagingly communicate complex concepts.

What Is Ethics? provides practical insight at a time when societies are facing transformative social changes. It leaves the reader better equipped to make ethical decisions. A better future can be shaped by individual action. The book’s relevance lies in its ability to further our understanding of the nature of ethics and to help inspire an activist generation.