 | Morality''s Muddy Waters: Ethical Quandaries in Modern America Subjects: Ethics -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Case studies; Ethics -- United States -- History -- 21st century -- Case studies; Ethical problems -- Case studies; Bombing Aerial -- Moral and ethical aspects; World War 1939–1945 -- Moral and ethic; George Cotkin looks at diverse yet central issues such as the problem of evil, moral responsibility, racial identity, and capital punishment, juxtaposed against events such as the bombing of civilians during World War II, the My Lai Massacre, and the invasion of Iraq to demonstrate that moral complexity and confusion can be productive. George Cotkin is Professor of History at California Polytechnic State University and the author of several books, including Existential America and William James: Public Philosopher. |
