Ethical Issues & Topics

Issues Online - Online versions of the Issues series edited by Craig Donnellan from Independence publications. Topics covered include: Abortion, Animal rights, Disability rights, Euthanasia, Fertility rights, Human rights etc. The general library username and password are required to access this resource. Contact Library staff for details.

Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy Online - Do not be put off by the title Philosophy - this resource covers philosophy, but also psychology, religion, ethics, politics, social science, feminism, philosophy of science, environmental ethics, genetics and postmodernism amongst other topics.

Business Ethics

Business ethics - Page of resources created by Sharon Stoerger. As well as articles and organizations there are case studies and corporate codes of ethics.

Goodstuff? A behind-the-scenes guide to the things that we buy - A guide to the social and environmental aspects of common consumer products. "It contains many of the tips, facts, and links you'll need to start making more informed purchases that benefit your health and the environment."

Medical Ethics & Bioethics

AMA Code of Medical Ethics - Ethics code of the American Medical Association, along with opinions, updates and CEJA Reports.

BMA Code of Ethics - Ethical issues from the British Medical Association.

Center for Bioethics - Dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge concerning ethical issues in health care and the life sciences. Go to the Resource Center for information on many bioethical issues.

President's Council on Bioethics - "Advising the President on ethical issues related to advances in biomedical science and technology". Topics covered include cloning, stem cells, sex selection, patenting and genetic enhancement versus therapy.

Political Ethics

Center on Conscience and War - "CCW works to defend and extend the rights of conscientious objectors. The Center is committed to supporting all those who question participation in war, whether they are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, documented or undocumented immigrants -- or citizens in other countries".

The Torture Question - Program from the PBS concerning interrogation policy and prisoner abuse in Afghanistan, Iraq and Guantanamo Bay. Also includes opinion on whether torture is ever justified.

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