For and Against offers a new and exciting approach to the investigation of complex philosophical ideas and their impact on the way we think about a host of contemporary moral, social and political issues. Two philosophical essays explore a topic of intense public interest from opposing points of vie. This approach provides the reader with a balanced perspective on the topic; it also introduces the deep philosophical conflicts that underpin the differing views. The result is both a series of important statements on some of the most challenging questions facing our society and an introduction to moral, social and political philosophy. Each essay is compact and nontechnical, yet avoids a simplistic, journalistic presentation of the topic.