moral and ethical aspects

Should an age restriction be placed on buying junk food? Are genetically modified foods safe to eat? Every day, we hear arguments about food issues in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using three relatable and accessible food-related examples, this book introduces readers to the parts of an effective argument and prompts them to use the knowledge they have gained to evaluate the effectiveness of arguments on opposing sides of the issues.

"The former United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York recounts . . . tales of true crime from his years atop the most storied prosecutor's office in the country--inside stories of terrorists threatening America, mob hit men, billion-dollar fraudsters, corrupt politicians, and even a 'cannibal cop'. Bharara . . . lay[s] out a path for how to think and act to reach fair and morally correct judgments"--OCLC.

"What has A.I. brought us? Where will it lead us? The story of A.I. is the story of intelligence--of life processes as they evolve from bacteria (1.0) to humans (2.0), where life processes define their own software, to technology (3.0), where life processes design both their hardware and software. We know that A.I. is transforming work, laws, and weapons, as well as the dark side of computing (hacking and viral sabotage), raising questions that we all need to address"--Provided by publisher.

"Shares the stories of people who took a stand against despotism, spoke out against unjust wars and government surveillance, and dared to dream of a better and more just world"--Amazon.

Chronicles the journey of Steve, a dispirited leader in search of something deeper and more satisfying than a preoccupation with the bottom line. Interludes between the story chapters explore the everyday application of lessons Steve has learned and provide practical ways to get the most from life and work.

The author shares his experience being a student and teaching assistant to Elie Wiesel--activist, author, advisor, and Nobel laureate. Provides the lessons that the author learned from his teacher.

Explains how to use the Internet safely, ethically, and legally.

Readers learn what political corruption is, how it affects citizens' lives, and what can be done about it.

Presents a collection of articles selected from the New York Times about the issues surrounding abortion.

"As of 2017, 55 percent of American households included at least one pet. Pets are ubiquitous and often considered part of the family, but are they content in a domestic setting? Is there a way for us to tell if we are giving pets a suitable standard of living? Many factors must be considered when looking at the ethics of pet ownership, including what rights animals should possess, where the animals come from, and what species of animals should be kept as pets. Readers will gain a better understanding of the many ethical considerations surrounding pet ownership"--Provided by publisher.