Tag Archives: moral luck
Revisiting the Tragedy of the Dead Child in the Locked Car
Washington Post writer Gene Weingarten initially didn’t give his opinion on how the law should treat parents who kill their children by leaving them in hot cars. Now he has..and he’s wrong. Continue reading
Filed under Journalism & Media, Law & Law Enforcement, U.S. Society
Ryan Braun, Steroids and Fairness
What is unfair to Steve Braun? It’s a complicated question, and maybe one without an answer. Continue reading
Tales of Moral Luck: The Snake, the Testicle and the Lousy Friend
“Help! I’ve been bitten on the testicle by a deadly snake!” Continue reading
Filed under Animals, Around the World, Character, Health and Medicine
A “Naked Teacher Principle” Spin-Off: “The Case of the Naked Football Coach”
“Beware Facebook, Ye Teachers and Coaches!!!” Continue reading
Filed under Education, Leadership, Professions, The Internet
JFK, Ethics Corrupter
Jack Kennedy’s negative influence on public expectations of their leaders continues to get stronger after 50 years. Continue reading
“It’s A Wonderful Life” Ethics, Part I (of 3)
There are more ethical issues than you think in “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Part 1 of 3. Continue reading
The Washington Redskins and the Nepotism Trap
The Washington Redskins kins were shut out Sunday, 23-0, and appear to have no quarterback, no offensive line, and no clue. The team’s offensive coordinator? Kyle Shanahan, the head coach’s son. Now what? Continue reading
Filed under Business & Commercial, Family, Government & Politics, Leadership, Sports, Workplace
Terry Francona, Accountability, and Moral Luck
Manager Terry Francona wasn’t responsible for what happened to the Boston Red Sox, but he is accountable. That is as it should be. Continue reading
A Cautionary Ethics Tale From Texas
Moral: Doing the right thing doesn’t always result in desirable results, and proactive ethical conduct often has risks. Continue reading
Filed under Citizenship, Daily Life, Etiquette and manners, Gender and Sex, U.S. Society
TARP Ethics Dilemmas: A Guide For Advocates and Critics
When a policy, like TARP, that is widely criticized as wrong-headed in principle actually works, it presents ethical problems for both advocates and critics alike. Continue reading
Filed under Business & Commercial, Finance, Government & Politics
