Synopses & Reviews
This collection of case studies is a perfect supplement for ethics courses whether the focus is on theory or applied ethics. Instructors will find that the case studies bring about meaningful discussion of current topics that help students learn how we ought best to live together.
Table of Contents
Introduction to MoralityPlay
Chapter I: Crime and Punishment
Stanley "Tookie" Williams and the Problem of RedemptionThe Execution of Scott Hain, Juvenile OffenderBible Used in ConvictionChemical Castration for Male Sex OffendersVicarious SensitizationTorture of a kidnapper Three Nuns and a SiloStealing from the Wishing WellThe Consenting VictimDeath Penalty for Abortion ActivistWhite Collar Crime
Chapter II: Life and Death
Elder Suicide or Dignified Exit: A Letter from OhioFetal Rights and the Fetus as Person: The Case of J.D.S. Fetal Rights, Take Two: Unborn Victims of Violence ActFetal Rights, Take Three: Drug Abuse and Fetal AbuseZero Population Growth Suicide Concert Growth Hormones for Shortness Age-Based Cost StudiesMedical Care for PrisonersMedical Care for Prisoners, Take Two: Donor Heart Goes to a CriminalMedical Care for Prisoners, Take Three: Organ Transplant for Death Row Inmate Fetal Testing for Down SyndromeAge Extension Research The Schiavos
Chapter III: Habitat and Humanity
Troublesome Trinkets Ecoterrorism: Kill the Hummers!War Is TerrorismDolphin ParksEating Sea TurtlesPBDE and the Precautionary Principle Canned Hunts Cosmetic Surgery for Pets'A Hunting We Will Go Famine in EthiopiaO Canada, How Could You?
Chapter IV: Liberty and Responsibility
DanceSafe: Making Ecstasy Safer for PartiersBanning Ephedra Obesity: Personal or PoliticalWorried about Harry PotterWal-Mart Keeps Its Shelves CleanEdward "Weedman" Forchion: Ganja Brings Him Closer to God License Plate LibertiesPledge of AllegianceEd Rosenthal and Medical MarijuanaCameras Watching StudentsHigh School Tells Student to Remove T-ShirtCRACKGet Sterilized, Get CashMy Hummer, My Choice"Let Those Who Ride Decide"USA Patriot Act
Chapter V: Culture and Value
Same-sex Unions and the Defense of Marriage Gay Sex and AdulterySex EducationEvolution vs. Creationism in Public SchoolsCreationism, Take Two: Professor Dini's RecommendationSports Supplementation: Fair or FoulSports Supplementation, Take Two: Ross RegabliatiExtreme MakeoverCulture Wars Bright Rights A Call to Civil SocietyEthics for the Information
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