Category / Ethical Theory and Principles
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Beyond the Law: A Philosophical Note
Beyond the Law – A Philosophical Note Hans Uffelmann, co-founder of the Center, asserts that the laws of society reflect its moral values and therefore, an application of those laws to specific cases is a matter of both legal and ethical decision making.
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Case Study – The Role of Literacy in Making Wishes Known
Where is Will Rogers when we need him most?
Toward a traditional morality in biomedical ethics. -
The Ethics of Disaster Readiness
An earthquake and tsunami in Japan. A devastating tornado in Joplin, Missouri. It seems we’re experiencing more and more damaging disasters.
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The Ethics of Rationing Healthcare
Milton Friedman once said there is no such thing as a free lunch.
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The Legacy of Father Kevin O’Rourke
The wit and wisdom of Father Kevin O’Rourke influenced a generation of medical ethicists and others who struggled with the thorny questions posed by the American healthcare system.
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The Race Between Ethics and Science
Glenn McGee examines the implications of the race between ethics and science.