ethics

Explores the history of the moral principles dictating human behavior and presents the key concepts of ethics in lessons and exercises featuring important facts, theories, and ideas and explains the major moral philosophies, such as utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, and eastern philosophers.

Citing a pervasive moral decline in business, politics, and technology, a Stanford University ethics instructor and corporate ethics advisor outlines strategic practices for ethical decision making that can transform society for the better.

"Cora June and her classmate, Wilson, are locked in a battle of wills. Each one desperately wants to be the ultimate decider. They scream at each other about whether to play dodge-ball or soccer at recess. They get into a tug of war over a popsicle. Each wants to dictate where to go on the next class trip! Can these two opinionated, wanna-be leaders compromise or agree to anything?"--Publisher provided.

"ThunderClan deputy Squirrelflight is caught between her conscience and her Clan. Though all five Clans have settled into equally divided territories around the lake, tensions are rising over the new borders. And when a group of rogue cats move in just beyond Clan boundaries, drawing the Clans' frustration, Squirrelflight must choose between her duty as ThunderClan's deputy and her desire to do what's right"--OCLC.

Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives.

A series of meditations written by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius in which he contemplates life, death, and duty, as they relate to his belief in the Stoic principles of moderation and virtuous conduct based on right reason.

"One of the . . . parts of growing up is taking on new responsibilities, but responsibility can be confusing, overwhelming, and even a bit scary. Navigating ethical responsibility can be especially challenging for young people because of the complicated nature of moral decision making. This guidebook demystifies ethical responsibility, helping readers recognize, interpret, and act on moral principles. Through realistic examples, readers will learn how to make sense of ethical dilemmas and develop solutions even when situations are complex. By learning how to be ethically responsible, readers will develop a greater sense of well-being, both for themselves and for others"--Provided by publisher.

"ThunderClan deputy Squirrelflight is caught between her conscience and her Clan. Though all five Clans have settled into equally divided territories around the lake, tensions are rising over the new borders. And when a group of rogue cats move in just beyond Clan boundaries, drawing the Clans' frustration, Squirrelflight must choose between her duty as ThunderClan's deputy and her desire to do what's right"--OCLC.

"Nermal gets in trouble with his friend Otto for posting mean photos and comments online. He turns to Dr. Cybrina, cyber safety expert, to learn how to fix his posts and his friendship with Otto"--Provided by publisher.

Collects nineteen essays that offer varying perspectives on ethics, discussing why people should be ethical, motivation to behave ethically, and modern biomedical and business practices.