Tag Archives: Utilitarianism
“Show Boat” Ethics: Defining Deceit
A famous scene from the musical “Show Boat” illustrates why deceit is lying, and also an ethical use of it. Continue reading
T-shirt Ethics and Bigotry In Lexington, Kentucky
What do we call conduct that only damages society, pulls it apart, encourages inequality and bigotry while feeding hate and distrust? Continue reading
“Blue Bloods” Ethics: The Good Lie?
“Blue Bloods” explores the dilemma of the necessary lie. Continue reading
Obamacare Defenders, Spinning
“It would be nice, it really would, if partisans on both sides of a legitimate, close issue of national importance would admit that there are valid arguments on each side, show some mutual respect, and not frame their arguments as if anyone who thinks differently is deluded, stupid or evil….” Continue reading
Filed under Government & Politics, Health and Medicine, Journalism & Media
Poll: 84% Don’t Have a Clue What “Ethical” Means
If asked whether cloning a pet is unethical, your proper response is, “What a stupid question!” Continue reading
Filed under Animals, Bioethics, Religion and Philosophy, Science & Technology, The Internet
Ethics Quiz: The Case of the Fake But Accurate Social Security Card
If nobody is deceived and the information is undisputed, can a counterfeit document be ethical? Continue reading
Filed under Character, Citizenship, Daily Life, Law & Law Enforcement, Quizzes
Penn State Primer: 15 Ethics Alarms on the Duty to Rescue and the Bystander Problem
For perspective on Penn State: here are 15 Ethics Alarms stories about rescues, non-rescues and bystanders, brave and apathetic. Continue reading
Hitler’s Paintings, Dirty Money, and an Ethics Quiz
A Swedish agency says that “it can’t consider ethical factors in settling outstanding debts,” so it’s okay to sell Hitler’s paintings. Wait…WHAT? Continue reading
Comment of the Day: “Ethics Quiz: The Case of the Fake But Accurate Social Security Card”
A thoughtful take on the fake Social Security card hypothetical, and related issues. Continue reading →
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