From Plato to Macintyre, Ethics: The Key Thinkers surveys the history of Western moral philosophy by guiding students new to the subject through the work and ideas of the field's most important figures. With entries written by leading contemporary scholars, the book covers such thinkers as: Aristotle; Thomas Aquinas; David Hume; Immanuel Kant; J.S. Mill; Friedrich Nietzsche; The book explores the contributions of each thinker individually whilst also building a picture of how ethical thought has developed through their interactions. The book also includes guides to the latest further reading on each thinker.