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This reader-friendly and interactive text offers a combination of ethical theory and practical application in the form of discussions and exercises geared to the major social and global ethical issues facing Canadians today. It encourages self-reflection by asking questions and leaving space for answers within the text, and through worksheets for you to fill out.
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INTRODUCTION
PART I: UNDERSTANDING THE FOUNDATIONS OF ETHICS
CHAPTER ONE - PERSONAL ETHICS
Understanding the Language of Ethics
External Forces Which Shape our Ethics
Theories of Moral Development
Self-Reflection
CHAPTER TWO - ETHICAL THEORIES: RELIGION AND REASON
Introduction to Ethical Theories
Divine Command Theory
Socrates and Plato - The Healthy Soul
Virtue Ethics
Selected Readings
Plato, selections from Crito and The Republic
Aristotle, selections from Nicomachean Ethics
CHAPTER THREE - ETHICAL THEORIES: DEONTOLOGY AND TELEOLOGY
Deontology - Immanuel Kant, Kantian Ethics
Teleology - John Stuart Mill, Utilitarianism
Selected Readings
Immanual Kant, selections from Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals
John Stuart Mill, selections from Utilitarianism
CHAPTER FOUR - ETHICAL THEORIES: SOCIAL CONTRACTS, FEMINIST
ETHICS AND ETHICAL RELATIVISM
Social Contracts
Enlightened Self-Interest - Thomas Hobbes
Contractarianism - John Rawls
Currents Issues in Ethics</ITEM>
Feminist Ethics
Ethical Relativism versus Absolutism
Normative and Descriptive Ethics
Selected Readings
Thomas Hobbes, selections from Leviathan
John Rawls, selections from A Theory of Justice
PART II: CURRENT ISSUES FOR CANADIANS
CHAPTER FIVE - PRINCIPLES OF DISCUSSION AND DEBATE
Applying Logical Reasoning to Ethical Issues
Persuasive Arguments
Logical and Emotional Fallacies in Reasoning
Important Principles to Consider
Human Rights Issues
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Justice and Basic Human Rights
Angelique Lavallee Case for Debate
Article 1: Jail Time = Less Crime
2 Opposing Commentaries on Increasing the Minimum Wage
Article 2: “Minimum Wage Should Rise to $10”
Article 3: The Injustice of Minimum Wage”
CHAPTER SIX - SOCIAL ISSUES
Abortion
Applicable Canadian Laws
Ethical Arguments
Henry Morgentaler Case for Debate
Embryonic Stem Cell Research and Cloning
Applicable Canadian Laws
Ethical Arguments
Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide
Applicable Canadian Laws
Ethical Arguments
Sue Rodrigues Case for Debate
Multiculturalism, Discrimination and Minority Rights
Applicable Canadian Laws
Ethical Arguments
2 Opposing Commentaries on Cultural Relations (Hérouxville, Québec)
Article 1: “Hérouxville’s Dangerous Notions”
Article 2: “In defence of Hérouxville”
Animal Rights
Applicable Canadian Laws
Ethical Arguments
Sexual Relations, Homosexuality, Pornography and Prostitution
Applicable Canadian Laws
DevelopingEthical Arguments
Sports Issues - Steroid Use, Players’ Salaries, Violence in Team Sports
Developing Ethical Arguments
CHAPTER SEVEN - GLOBAL ISSUES
Global Inequality and Foreign Aid
The Causes of Third World Poverty
Ethical Issues Concerning Foreign Aid
Just War Theory
Militarism and Pacifism
The Principles of Just War
Current Controversy:</ITEM><ITEM> Canada's Involvement in Afghanistan
Article 1: “Afghanistan needs Canada”
Article 2: “Troops will not win hearts and minds of Afghans”
Guerrilla Warfare and Terrorism
Omar Khadr: Case for Discussion
Environmental Issues
Environmental Pragmatism
Business's Responsibility in Protecting the Environment
Government's Responsibility in Protecting the Environment
Contemporary Issues<PARA>
<H2>Article 3: “It’s So Not Cool"
PART III: DEVELOPING AN ETHICAL LIFESTYLE
CHAPTER EIGHT - LAWS AND CODES
Ethics and the Law
Law, Religion and Social Customs
A Personal Code of Ethics
Why Have a Code of Ethics
Writing a Code of Ethics
Identifying Important Values and Principles
Transforming Values and Principles into Ethical Behaviours
Organizing Ethics Statements within a Code
Revising a Code of Ethics
CHAPTER NINE - MAKING ETHICAL DECISIONS
Making Ethical Choices in Complex Situations
Locus of Control Issues
Ethical Problems
Ethical Dilemmas
Creating a Personal Action Plan for Ethical Decision-Making
Eight Case Studies of Ethical Dilemmas for Students to Resolve
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