How To Do the Right Thing: A Practical Guide For Ethical Decision Making

By Matthew D Mangum and F Irene Waggoner

Book Overview

How To Do the Right Thing: A Practical Guide for Ethical Decision Making presents a focused exploration of ethical decision making and frameworks for moral judgment. Emphasizing moral character and the notion that ethical choices are within our power, this book guides readers through the process of making principled decisions.

The text covers essential ethical theories and decision-making models, providing an analytical backdrop for understanding complex moral issues. It tackles the nuanced challenges of moral focus, character, and the critical thinking necessary for ethical action. Pedagogical features such as takeaways, review questions, and application exercises support the engagement with ethical principles in practical contexts.

Designed to be an educational tool for courses in ethics, moral philosophy, business ethics, and related fields, How To Do the Right Thing is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate levels. It aims to equip students with the critical thinking skills necessary for making ethical judgments, thus preparing them for real-world ethical challenges.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1793579210
• ISBN13: 9781793579218
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.0" x 10.0"