Ethics In Action
A Case-Based Approach
1. Auflage Dezember 2008
544 Seiten, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-1-4051-7098-7
John Wiley & Sons
Through the analysis of forty ethical dilemmas drawn from real-life
situations, Ethics in Action guides the reader through a
process of moral deliberation that leads to the resolution of a
variety of moral dilemmas.
* Fosters critical thinking by evaluating the reasons people give
to support their choices and actions
* Challenges the paradigm of moral relativism that often impedes
efforts to resolve moral dilemmas
* Incorporates international perspectives often lacking in texts
published for a U.S. audience
Part I: Introduction.
Part II: Ethical Decision Making.
Part III: Cases and Commentaries.
Chapter One: The Eye of the Beholder--Ethical Issues in the
Arts.
Chapter Two: Green Achers--Ethical Issues and the
Environment.
Chapter Three: Plays Well With Others?--Ethical Issues in
Intra-Social Conflicts.
Chapter Four: Healthy, Wealthy and Whys--Ethical Issues in
Health Care.
Chapter Five: Business as Usual--Ethical Issues in the
Marketplace.
Chapter Six: Freedom From or Freedom To?--Ethical Issues in
Government.
Chapter Seven: School Days, School Daze--Ethical Issues in
Education.
Part IV: Ethics Bowl Rules
Part II: Ethical Decision Making.
Part III: Cases and Commentaries.
Chapter One: The Eye of the Beholder--Ethical Issues in the
Arts.
Chapter Two: Green Achers--Ethical Issues and the
Environment.
Chapter Three: Plays Well With Others?--Ethical Issues in
Intra-Social Conflicts.
Chapter Four: Healthy, Wealthy and Whys--Ethical Issues in
Health Care.
Chapter Five: Business as Usual--Ethical Issues in the
Marketplace.
Chapter Six: Freedom From or Freedom To?--Ethical Issues in
Government.
Chapter Seven: School Days, School Daze--Ethical Issues in
Education.
Part IV: Ethics Bowl Rules
"This book's analysis of 40 ethical dilemmas drawn from real-life situations provides a guide to readers through the process of moral decision-making." (Ethical Corporation Magazine, April 2009)
"For those tired of the usual text in moral or social problems,
Ethics in Action offers a welcome vacation. While most of the
topics are familiar (the environment, social relations, biomedical
ethics, and so on), most of the cases in those sections are not.
All the cases are interesting in themselves. No trolley problems
here!"
-Michael Davis, Illinois Institute of Technology
"This well-written book admirably shows how case-driven moral
reasoning is a complex, sophisticated process, one grounded in a
rational framework. Readers will learn much from the authors'
approach and be deeply challenged by the cases."
-Christopher Meyers, Kegley Institute of Ethics
"This book provides an invaluable resource for classroom
discussion. It is rich with examples that will draw students into a
deeper exploration of theory. A must-have for anyone serious about
teaching ethics."
-Aine Donovan, Dartmouth College
"For those tired of the usual text in moral or social problems,
Ethics in Action offers a welcome vacation. While most of the
topics are familiar (the environment, social relations, biomedical
ethics, and so on), most of the cases in those sections are not.
All the cases are interesting in themselves. No trolley problems
here!"
-Michael Davis, Illinois Institute of Technology
"This well-written book admirably shows how case-driven moral
reasoning is a complex, sophisticated process, one grounded in a
rational framework. Readers will learn much from the authors'
approach and be deeply challenged by the cases."
-Christopher Meyers, Kegley Institute of Ethics
"This book provides an invaluable resource for classroom
discussion. It is rich with examples that will draw students into a
deeper exploration of theory. A must-have for anyone serious about
teaching ethics."
-Aine Donovan, Dartmouth College
Peggy Connolly, EdD, chair, Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl
national case-writing committee
David R. Keller, PhD, Professor of Philosophy and
Director of the Center for the Study of Ethics, Utah Valley
University
Martin G. Leever, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of
Philosophy, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI
Becky Cox-White, PhD, Professor, Department of
Philosophy, and Fellow, Center for Applied and Professional Ethics,
California State University, Chico, Chico, CA
national case-writing committee
David R. Keller, PhD, Professor of Philosophy and
Director of the Center for the Study of Ethics, Utah Valley
University
Martin G. Leever, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of
Philosophy, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI
Becky Cox-White, PhD, Professor, Department of
Philosophy, and Fellow, Center for Applied and Professional Ethics,
California State University, Chico, Chico, CA