Permission to Steal
Revealing the Roots of Corporate Scandal--An Address to My Fellow Citizens
1. Auflage Oktober 2006
112 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-1-4051-4540-4
John Wiley & Sons
Citing recent examples including Enron, Arthur Andersen, and
WorldCom, Permission to Steal explores what went wrong and
advocates a universal reassessment of what is considered
"good" in corporate America.
* * A fascinating exploration of the recent corporate scandals
which have rocked the global business community.
* Written with sharp and compelling style, suitable for students,
professionals, and general readers.
* Companion website offers discussion points for the book as well
as an up-to-date chronology of ongoing corporate scandals.
Preface.
Introduction: The Stories.
Choosing a Path in the Woods.
1. The World, the Flesh, and the Devil.
A Look in the Mirror is Not Reassuring.
An Ancient Fable Says It All.
Lead Us Not Into Temptation.
The Village.
How Bad Can It Get? The Unspeakable Crimes of the Very Good.
The Human Alone.
2. The Lethal Marriage of Ideology and Opportunity.
The Pendulum Swings Right.
Free Market Liberalism and Village Conservatism.
The Origins of the Moral Human.
Necessary Virtues.
The Collapse of Every Restriction.
The Transformation of the Landscape.
The Pension Betrayal.
The Hood Robin Syndrome.
Permission to Steal.
3. Humility and Hope.
Turning the Elephant.
Picking Up the Pieces.
Learning to Tell the Truth.
Regaining the Duty of Stewardship.
Re-visioning the Republic.
Ending the Crime Wave.
Finding Peace.
A Concluding Note.
Bibliography.
Index
Introduction: The Stories.
Choosing a Path in the Woods.
1. The World, the Flesh, and the Devil.
A Look in the Mirror is Not Reassuring.
An Ancient Fable Says It All.
Lead Us Not Into Temptation.
The Village.
How Bad Can It Get? The Unspeakable Crimes of the Very Good.
The Human Alone.
2. The Lethal Marriage of Ideology and Opportunity.
The Pendulum Swings Right.
Free Market Liberalism and Village Conservatism.
The Origins of the Moral Human.
Necessary Virtues.
The Collapse of Every Restriction.
The Transformation of the Landscape.
The Pension Betrayal.
The Hood Robin Syndrome.
Permission to Steal.
3. Humility and Hope.
Turning the Elephant.
Picking Up the Pieces.
Learning to Tell the Truth.
Regaining the Duty of Stewardship.
Re-visioning the Republic.
Ending the Crime Wave.
Finding Peace.
A Concluding Note.
Bibliography.
Index
"This is an excellent book that reveals the roots of
corporate scandal from a philosopher's viewpoint. Since
it is intended as an introduction to the topic for the general
public, it is written to be easily portable and accessible to
general readers." (Journal of Business Ethics,
12 November 2012)
"Permission to Steal is a delectable little book, well thought
out, fast-paced, and easy to read. In just one hundred pages,
Newton traverses the diverse landscape of juicy journalism, deep
philosophical analysis, and practical moral education of the
public. I have no hesitation in recommending this as a good and
worthwhile read..." Ethical Perspectives
"Permission to Steal is hard-hitting, insightful,
passionate, and refreshingly readable. It is a must-read for all
citizens who care about ethics in business and a more healthy
society."
--W. Michael Hoffman, Bentley College
"This book blends the insight of a first-rate philosopher with
the moral outrage that every citizen should feel about the wave of
recent corporate scandals. Newton minces no words in addressing the
fundamental questions that every person should ask: What went
wrong? Why was it wrong? How did it happen?"
--Joe DesJardins, Executive Director, Society for Business
Ethics
"Permission to Steal reads like a whodunit: once you
start reading it, you will find it difficult to put down. A crisp
outlining of corporate scandals moves seamlessly to an analysis of
their causes. Newton concludes with seven tasks to bring our
society to a point where we can 'trust our nation's
wealthiest not to rob us.' Bravo to the author: all will
learn from her in this delightful read."
--Ronald Duska, American College Center for Ethics in Financial
Services
corporate scandal from a philosopher's viewpoint. Since
it is intended as an introduction to the topic for the general
public, it is written to be easily portable and accessible to
general readers." (Journal of Business Ethics,
12 November 2012)
"Permission to Steal is a delectable little book, well thought
out, fast-paced, and easy to read. In just one hundred pages,
Newton traverses the diverse landscape of juicy journalism, deep
philosophical analysis, and practical moral education of the
public. I have no hesitation in recommending this as a good and
worthwhile read..." Ethical Perspectives
"Permission to Steal is hard-hitting, insightful,
passionate, and refreshingly readable. It is a must-read for all
citizens who care about ethics in business and a more healthy
society."
--W. Michael Hoffman, Bentley College
"This book blends the insight of a first-rate philosopher with
the moral outrage that every citizen should feel about the wave of
recent corporate scandals. Newton minces no words in addressing the
fundamental questions that every person should ask: What went
wrong? Why was it wrong? How did it happen?"
--Joe DesJardins, Executive Director, Society for Business
Ethics
"Permission to Steal reads like a whodunit: once you
start reading it, you will find it difficult to put down. A crisp
outlining of corporate scandals moves seamlessly to an analysis of
their causes. Newton concludes with seven tasks to bring our
society to a point where we can 'trust our nation's
wealthiest not to rob us.' Bravo to the author: all will
learn from her in this delightful read."
--Ronald Duska, American College Center for Ethics in Financial
Services
Lisa H. Newton is Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Program in Applied Ethics at Fairfield University. She is the author of numerous articles and books in business ethics, and most recently published Business Ethics and the Natural Environment (Blackwell, 2004).
