In Reciprocity, first published in 1986, Lawrence Becker presents a sustained argument about reciprocity, beginning with the strategy for developing a moral theory of the virtues. He considers the concept of reciprocity in detail, contending that it is a basic virtue that provides the basis for parental authority, obligations to future generations, and obedience to law.

Introduction to Part 1; Chapter 1 The General Conception of Morality; Chapter 2 Moral Theory; Chapter 3 Reciprocity; Chapter 4 Virtues and Priorities; Chapter 5 Virtue, Social Structure, and Obligation; Part 2 Practice; intro2 Introduction to Part 2; Chapter 6 Families; frnds1 Friends; Chapter 7 Future Generations; Chapter 8 Law; Part 3 Scholium; intro3 Introduction to Part 3; noteform Notes on Form; Chapter _1 Notes to Chapter I; Chapter _2 Notes to Chapter 2; Chapter _3 Notes to Chapter 3; Chapter _4 Notes to Chapter 4; Chapter _5 Notes to Chapter 5; Chapter _6 Notes to Chapter 6; Chapter _6a Notes to 'Friends'; Chapter _7 Notes to Chapter 7; Chapter _8 Notes to Chapter 8;