Peg Tittle  

books

Critical Thinking: An Appeal to Reason (Routledge, forthcoming)

What If?... Collected Thought Experiments in Philosophy (Longman, 2005)

“You want a mental challenge? Put down your Soduku and pick up What If?... [read more] – anonymous

"…the most valuable instructional tool I have ever used in my philosophy classes. … [read more] – Ron Cooper, Ph.D., author of the satirical novel Hume’s Fork

“…not only a good reference for finding famous thought experiments…also a nice way to get a taste of a variety of periods and ideas. [read more]” – J. Robbins   www.amazon.com

It’s terrific! – Dale Jamieson, Professor of Environmental Studies and Philosophy, NYU
 

"... a really neat little book … would probably work much better than the standard anthology of readings… [read more] – Nathan Nobis, Morehouse College
 

“…it makes an introduction to philosophy an invitation to thought itself…[read more] – Daniel Fernandez, New School for Social Research, APA Newsletter Teaching Philosophy

Should Parents Be Licensed? Debating the Issues (Prometheus, 2004)

“Reading about parents who entomb their babies in cement or who abandon their children as a matter of course makes me think that Peg Tittle is on to something. … [read more]” – Denise-Marie Santiago, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
 

“…a lot of interesting essays you won’t easily find elsewhere … very controversial and touchy subject … offers interesting perspectives that should be considered… [read more] – Austin Cline, atheism.about.com
 

“You need a license to drive a car, own a gun, or fish for trout. You don’t need a licence to raise a child. … [read more] – Ian Gillespie, The London Free Press 

Ethical Issues in Business: Inquiries, Cases, and Readings (Broadview, 2000)

“The core of this text comprises chapters on all the key issues of business in Canada today. …a comprehensive and useable course text particularly helpful for Canadian students. [read more]” – Society for Business Ethics Newsletter

“…a comprehensive package of articles, cases, and background discussion that provides an outstanding introduction to the subject…[read more]” – Paul Viminitz, University of Lethbridge

“…the issues raised apply universally…a superb introduction to ethics in business. [read more]” – Steve Deery, The Philosophers’ Magazine 

“…an extraordinarily useful book that teaches people to question and analyze key concepts. … Tittle challenges Canada’s future business leaders to justify profit on ethical grounds… This book should be required reading… [read more]” – Ellen Roseman, The Toronto Star

Philosophy: Questions and Theories  - contributing author (McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 2003)

screenplays

INTERESTED PARTIES, please contact Peg Tittle directly.
 

- Exile (full-length drama)

LJ lives in a U . S. of A., with a new Three Strikes Law: first crime, rehab; second crime, prison; third crime, you’re simply kicked out – permanently exiled to a designated remote area, to fend for yourself without the benefits of society.  At least he used to live in that new U. S. of A.  He’s just committed his third crime.

**Finalist, WriteMovies Contest 2007; Quarterfinalist, Fade-In Awards 2007 
 

- What Happened to Tom (full-length drama)

This guy wakes up to find his body’s been hijacked and turned into a human kidney dialysis machine – for nine months. 

**Semifinalist, Moondance 2008 
 

- Aiding the Enemy (short drama)

When Private Ann Jones faces execution for “aiding the enemy,” she points to American weapons manufacturers who sell to whatever country is in the market. 

- Bang Bang (short drama)

When a young boy playing “Cops and Robbers” jumps out at a man passing by, the man shoots him, thinking the boy’s toy gun is real.  Who’s to blame?

**Finalist, Gimme Credit Screenplay Competition 2007; Quarterfinalist, American Gem Literary Festival 2008 
 

- Two Women, Road Trip, Extraterrestrial (full-length comedy)

When an independent activist and her frustrated office temp buddy embark on a quest for a chocolate bar, they pick up a hitchhiking extraterrestrial who’s stopped on Earth to ask for directions.  They help her get the information she needs – and discover it’s easier to get a gun in this country than a little scientific knowledge – and decide to go with her.  To become chocolate bartenders. 

- Boston Legal (spec script)

**Semifinalist, Scriptapalooza International Television Writing Contest 2007