Conceptual frameworks drawn from theories that have shaped the study of ethics over centuries can help us recognize and describe ethical issues when we encounter them. In this way, a basic grasp of ...

We all live by some set of personally defined rules that guide, shape, and direct our thoughts, words, and actions. Sometimes we identify this as our “moral compass” or the “voice in your head.” In ...

Situation ethics teaches that ethical decisions should follow flexible guidelines rather than absolute rules, and be taken on ...

Jonathan Kwan is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at New York University Abu Dhabi and was previously the Markkula Center’s Inclusive Excellence Postdoctoral Fellow in Immigration Ethics. Views ...

In the United States, ethics and morals are closely related concepts, and many people use them interchangeably. An ethical issue is a moral issue, both are concerned with reflecting on and moving ...

During my 38 years as an ethicist, never have I seen so many ethical questions asked continuously by so many: Who gets the ventilator? Who gets the bed? Who receives the best personal protective ...

Business decisions often involve weighing ethics against profits. Find ways with a few tips to prioritize ethics and build trust with employees and customers. When employees feel their company ...