Ethics is the systematic study of right and wrong. Ethics and Social Responsibility, third edition, introduces theories of moral philosophy and applies them to some of the most challenging social issues today.
Readers will use their understanding of morality to effectively approach, analyze, and assess complicated issues from the standpoint of ethics. This includes examining how the relationship between individuals and the wider society can affect one’s moral decisions.
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction to Ethics and Social Responsibility
Chapter 2 Applying Ethical Theory in Public Policy
Chapter 3 Gun Ownership and the Second Amendment
Chapter 4 Individual Rights in the Workplace
Chapter 5 Ethics in Medicine
Chapter 6 LGBTQ Issues
Chapter 7 Criminal Punishment
Chapter 8 The Environment
Chapter 9 Product Liability and Corporate Responsibility
Chapter 10 Immigration in the United States
Glossary
References