Bonjour! Here at Philosophy Matters, we talk a lot about morals and ethics, so today I thought I’d briefly discuss some of the philosophical principles most of the ethical codes in the helping professions are based upon. First, I should point out that most professional organizations have some sort of ethical code that members must… Continue reading Moral (Principles) Monday
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Moral Monday: Making Rugs
Today’s Moral Dilemma: You are a child slave in Africa, laboring away 18 hours a day making rugs. One night, you have a dream: God comes down from heaven and tells you that no one, not one person in the world, is buying your rugs. Would you feel: Tell us why in the comments!
Moral Monday: Communicating Peas
You’ve probably heard of the moral arguments against eating meat, but here’s a new one: When it comes to a plant, it turns out to be not only a what but also a who — an agent in its milieu, with its own intrinsic value or version of the good. Inquiring into justifications for consuming… Continue reading Moral Monday: Communicating Peas
Bus 52 and Inspiring Stories
Recently the crew from Bus 52 stopped by South Hancock Elementary in order to document the work that the TeachUp! Program has been doing there. Bus 52 is itself a non-profit organization: “Bus 52 is a year long project devoted to reminding and reconnecting America to its roots of community, innovation and improvement. Every week, the… Continue reading Bus 52 and Inspiring Stories