There are interdependences between the market economy and more general values in modern European societies. In this article, I will discuss the contribution of both theory and more practical morals of the market. Another source of influence on values is the unselfishness demanded by religion and honored by most philosophers. I will discuss whether this demand is positive. There is a danger of t...

Abstract Discourse on food ethics often advocates the anti-capitalist idea that we need less capitalism, growth, and globalization if want to make world a better more equitable place. This is also familiar from much discourse in global ethics, environment, political theory, generally. However, many experts argue this not supported by reason argument, actually wrong. As part of roundtable, “Ethi...

Despite the rise of the secular state, religion remains a significant force in society. Within Christianity this encompasses a wide variety of beliefs. These range from simple assertions of theism in a cultural context to complex theologies; from liberal emphases on uncertainty and exploration to dogmatic views of divine revelation. How one 'does' good medical ethics depends on these perspectiv...

Increasingly, enterprises world-wide are being drawn into co-operation across national and cultural borders.. It includes specifically production enterprises which are increasingly interdependent in both their production processes and their business management. Such co-operation, however, and its accompanying communications are continuously challenged by the differences of values underlying all...

Synthetic Biology (SB) is the new kid on the block among emerging technosciences that are said to have a revolutionary impact and the potential to pose major ethical challenges. SB aims at designing biological systems for numerous useful purposes, ideally starting from scratch and creating new life forms. The new EU-funded project SYNTHETHICS will address a variety of ethical, legal and social ...

Medical school curricula and postgraduate education programmes expend considerable resources teaching medical ethics. Simultaneously, whistleblowers' agitation continues, at great personal cost, to prompt major intrainstitutional and public inquiries that reveal problems with the application of medical ethics at particular clinical "coalfaces". Virtue ethics, emphasising techniques promoting an...

Medical school curricula and postgraduate education programmes expend considerable resources teaching medical ethics. Simultaneously, whistleblowers’ agitation continues, at great personal cost, to prompt major intrainstitutional and public inquiries that reveal problems with the application of medical ethics at particular clinical ‘‘coalfaces’’. Virtue ethics, emphasising techniques promoting ...