In this classic text, philosopher John Dewey outlines an introductory course on ethics. He discusses the historical development of moral philosophy and ethical theories, as well as contemporary issues such as moral education and social reform. Dewey's pragmatic approach to ethics emphasizes the importance of moral intelligence and practical reasoning. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.