Global Business Ethics - Introduction to Environmental Ethics

About the Class

This presentation will cover:

• A review of points covered in the first two presentations made in this series (traditional ethical systems, their problems, and new perspectives in Business Ethics)
• Thought experiments for Environmental Ethics
• A discussion of fundamental issues for Environmental Ethics, such as the source of values (human, divine, intrinsic) and the appropriate use of raw materials (utilitarian perspectives)
• Summaries of basic ideas presented by a selection of important contemporary writers (Baxter, Singer, and novelist Michael Crichton, author of Jurassic Park)

All of this is with an eye toward developing a Global Business Ethics suitable to today''s complex world. The instructor has a Ph.D. in philosophy and has taught undergraduate Business Ethics several times. His approach is academic, but information and ideas presented are intended for the general public. Topics include some references to traditional writers (Kant, Mill, Aristotle) as well as contemporary writers (Baxter, Singer). Those who plan on attending are encouraged to participate in the Global Ethics Survey at Global Ethics Quiz prior to attending the session.

Keywords: business ethics, traditional ethical systems, techniques, problems with ethical systems

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