Examines ethical issues related to raising livestock, discussing costs of industrial livestock farming, conditions in which animals live, the rights of the animals, and more.
the controversial line between entertainment and abuse
Laufer, Peter
2012
The author examines how animals have been used for entertainment and sport in animal acts, canned hunting, cockfighting, and more, and explores the line between use and abuse.
Examines ethical issues related to food choices, discussing different types of diets, how food gets from a farm to a table, environmental topics, security, sustainability, and more.
In March of 1997, two secretly meet Dr. Jack Kevorkian. One of the brothers had been a quadriplegic for the past twenty-four years, fully dependent on his ailing mother for all of his needs. He had asked his younger brother to help him end his life and relieve the burdens on his family.
Examines ethical issues related to vegetable and grain farming, discussing fertilizer and herbicide runoff, genetically modified corn, water use, and more.
Explores ethical issues in computer and internet use, including cyberbullying, viruses and phishing schemes, copyright and fair use, and computer security.
Provides a discussion about the proper role of markets in a democratic society, covering the ethical aspects of being a market economy versus having a market economy.
Examines both sides of the debate over reproductive technology, discussing the religious argument against reproductive technology, as well as controversies surrounding sperm and egg donations, and encouraging students to utilize critical thinking skills to create informed opinions on the issue.
Provides information about fair trade, discussing its history, principles, and practices and examining whether or not it is fair, how it influences daily life, and other related topics.
