A Companion to Doing Ethics

Wiley, 2025

A comprehensive guide to practicing ethics across disciplines and contexts in the 21st century In an era of rapid technological advancements and complex societal challenges, A Companion to Doing Ethics is a vital resource for understanding and navigating the multifaceted role of ethics today. Edited by Alan A. Preti and Timothy A. Weidel, this timely volume explores how ethics has evolved from traditional academic theory into a multidisciplinary practice with real-world applications. Contributions from leading scholars and professionals working in diverse fields, including healthcare, business, public policy, and education, illuminate the dynamic ways ethics is applied in modern contexts. Whether an ethicist working in a university, a member of a hospital ethics board, or a leader at an applied humanities center, the Companion is your indispensable reference and guide. In-depth chapters address a broad range of vital topics—from the role of public philosophy to the need for ethics education in shaping responsible decision making—while offering a rich, interdisciplinary perspective on the challenges and responsibilities of ethical work. Providing insights into what it means to practice ethics in today's world by those actively engaged in the field, A Companion to Doing Ethics: Explores the expanding role of ethics across academic, professional, and public contexts Highlights non-Western and global approaches to ethical practice Examines the function and impact of ethics centers and applied humanities institutions Offers insights into the integration of ethics education across diverse curricula Features multidisciplinary case studies illustrating real-world ethical applications Part of the prestigious Blackwell Companions to Philosophy series, A Companion to Doing Ethics is essential reading for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in ethics, applied philosophy, and public policy. It is also an invaluable resource for ethics center directors, healthcare ethics board members, business leaders, and educators seeking to deepen their understanding of contemporary ethical practice.

• Curatore: Alan A. Preti, Timothy A. Weidel
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Wiley
• Formato: EPUB3 con Adobe DRM
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9781394251872