Ethics Books

New and Published Books

1. Morality and Objectivity (Routledge Revivals)

   A Tribute to J. L. Mackie

   Edited by Ted Honderich

   The late J. L. Mackie and his work were a focus for much of the best philosophical thinking in the Oxford tradition. His moral thought centres on that most fundamental issue in moral philosophy – the issue of whether our moral judgements are in some way objective. The contributors to this volume,...

   Published November 21st 2012 by Routledge
2. Education and Human Values

   Reconciling Talent with an Ethics of Care

   By Michael Slote

   Two of our greatest educational theorists, John Dewey and Nel Noddings, have been reluctant to admit that some students are simply more talented than others. This was no doubt due to their feeling that such an admission was inconsistent with democratic concern for everyone. But there really is such...

   Published June 25th 2012 by Routledge
3. Everyday Ethics

   Reflections on Practice

   Edited by Gretchen Rossman, Sharon Rallis

   Everyday Ethics: Reflections on Practice looks at the moments that demand moral consideration and ethical choice that arise as part of a researcher’s daily practice. Drawing on principles of systematic inquiry as transparent and grounded in conceptual reasoning, it describes research as praxis and...

   Published December 19th 2011 by Routledge
4. Christian and Critical English Language Educators in Dialogue

   Pedagogical and Ethical Dilemmas

   Edited by Mary Shepard Wong, Suresh Canagarajah

   The legacy of English teaching and Christian missionaries is a flashpoint within the field of English language teaching. This critical examination of the place of Christianity in the field is unique in presenting the voices of TESOL professionals from a wide range of religious and spiritual...

   Published June 9th 2011 by Routledge
5. Ethics and Academic Freedom in Educational Research

   Edited by Pat Sikes, Heather Piper

   Formal ethical review of research proposals is now almost the default requirement for all – staff and students – planning research under the auspices of colleges and universities in many parts of the world. With notable exceptions, the extant literature discussing educational research ethics takes...

   Published May 5th 2011 by Routledge
6. The Moral Rhetoric of Political Economy

   Justice and Modern Economic Thought

   By Paul Turpin

   Series: Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy

   This book examines the effects of the moral rhetoric of the market concept of justice on our understanding of justice. Market theory’s elevation of the role of commutative justice, or justice in exchange and property, is often taken as liberalism’s revolutionary change in priorities of justice in...

   Published January 26th 2011 by Routledge
7. Of Human Potential (Routledge Revivals)

   An Essay in the Philosophy of Education

   By Israel Scheffler

   The concept of potential plays a prominent role in the thinking of parents, educators and planners the world over. Although this concept accurately reflects central features of human nature, its current use perpetuates traditional myths of fixity, harmony and value, calculated to cause untold...

   Published June 30th 2010 by Routledge
8. The Academic Citizen

   The Virtue of Service in University Life

   By Bruce Macfarlane

   Series: Key Issues in Higher Education

   With increasing focus on excellence in research and teaching, the service role of the individual academic is often neglected. This book calls for greater recognition of this important aspect of academic life, highlighting the importance of mentoring, committee work and pastoral care in the daily...

   Published April 5th 2010 by Routledge
9. Ethics for Criminal Justice Professionals

   By Cliff Roberson, Scott Mire

   Increasing concerns about the accountability of criminal justice professionals at all levels has placed a heightened focus on the behavior of those who work in the system. Judges, attorneys, police, and prison employees are all under increased scrutiny from the public and the media. Ethics for...

   Published December 7th 2009 by CRC Press
10. Researching with Integrity

    The Ethics of Academic Enquiry

    By Bruce Macfarlane

    There is increased emphasis internationally on ethically sound research, and on good training for research supervisors. Researching with Integrity aims to identify what and how research can be undertaken ethically and with ‘virtue’ from initial conception of ideas through to dissemination. It...

    Published December 4th 2008 by Routledge