ethical aspects

Explores how the actions of both the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War can be judged against the enduring rules of society, and discusses how those actions impacted the way the war was fought.

Examines World War II justification for the Allied bombing of civilians in Germany and Japan between 1942 and 1945, and explores in detail whether the bombings ever achieved their goal of stopping the enemy's ability to wage war.

Reveals the role doctors, nurses, and medics at U.S. military hospitals in the Middle East played in the torture of Arab and Muslim prisoners by American military personnel during the War on Terror.

Julia Duane Quinlan recounts her family's struggles to help their daughter, Karen Ann, die with dignity after being left in a permanent vegetative state, and explains why their private battle to shut off life support became a highly public controversy that changed the face of health care.

"Wall Street Journal" reporter Kevin Salwen recounts his family's efforts to stop their overconsumption and instead start giving back to the world, describing how they sold their mansion, moved into a house half its size, and gave half of the proceeds from the sale to charity.

Explores the impact Hitler and the Nazis had on the people of Germany, discussing how different groups reacted to Hitler's demands.

Traces the history of animal research and protection and discusses whether any amount of animal distress is justified to save or enhance human life.

Addresses some of the social, moral, and ethical issues prompted by the future possible development of artificial intelligence.

Presents opposing viewpoints on the legality, morality, responsibility for, and justification of abortion. Includes critical thinking skills activities.

Discusses the contemporary ethic of life and death as regards issues such as euthanasia, brain death, and abortion.