Ethics Under Attack Ethics are unpopular, perceived as rigid and frequently stupid rules applied by theorists who know nothing of reality. There are good reasons for this. Meanwhile, actual ethics are about practice, aspiration, and social norms. They affect behavior […]
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Integrity = trustworthiness, reliability, and honesty. It’s the kind of dependable self-assurance you want in friends and colleagues. The ones who follow through and do what they say they’re going to do – like a great electrician – who look
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Widely considered an ethical character Franklin coined the term “doing well by doing good.” It’s in vogue again today, as unfettered capitalism creates enormous wealth/power disparities, and the predictable suffering that accompanies such times. Here is Franklin’s public service timeline:
Public and private sector Systemic and social Humanitarian and international Academic
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Overall Personal Integrity Align actions with stated valuesa. Identify your top 3–5 core values and use them to guide choices.b. Ask: “If someone watched this decision, would it match what I claim to believe?” Keep small promisesa. Integrity is cumulative—being
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Pluralism: Humanity’s Imperative Humanity is diverse and riven by conflict yet we must cooperate to survive. Earth has limited resources and Mars is uninhabitable. Do the math. Embracing pluralism is essential for our collective longevity. Tolerance of differences is a
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