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The Moral Decision: Right and Wrong in the Light of American Law
The Moral Decision Right and Wrong in the Light of American Law Author:Edmond Cahn The purpose of this book is to draw upon the supply of moral insight and experience that American courts have gradually developed and accumulated. In the main body of the book, each topic begins with the statement of an authentic case, summarized from the law reports. Reading it, we observe the behavior of very specific human protagonists, the d... more »rama that rises gradually among them, the climax and ultimate resolution. The case operates as a prism; it reveals an entire spectrum of moral forces--personal ambitions, group standards, lusts, sufferings, and ideals. Thus the abstract concept becomes fit for our own experience. Whenever possible, the author takes definite and reasoned positions.« less