Ethics Case Book

Category      : E-Books

Author          : Paul A. Dewald & Rita W. Clark

Publisher      : ApsA

Year             : 2007

Page             : 160

Language     : English

File Type      : Pdf

Size              : 484 KB

Review       : The Ethics Case Book was introduced six years ago to accompany the newly revised Ethics Code. It was thought that the code itself could not cover all of the complexities of actual practice where situations often involved conflicting provisions and the need to establish priorities. Following the code would also bring up personal conflicts and differing values. In other words, the code alone is not enough guidance in many situations. The vignettes developed for the Case Book were intended to introduce the element of “real life situations” and to stimulate discussion and promote a balanced understanding of ethical principles and the many difficult choices that come up in practice.

It was hoped that through discussion of the hypothetical issues the appreciation of ethical dilemmas would be enhanced and result in a more informed decision making process when actual problems occurred. It was also hoped that this would be a lively and personally meaningful vehicle for the teaching of ethics.