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Utilitarian.org Utilitarian.org- An explanation of what utilitarianism is, its strong relationship to altruism, and a place to network to put the philosophy of utilitarianism into practice and th… Social Darwinism: Reason or Rationalization Social Darwinism: Reason or Rationalization- Student essay-writing activity considering Social Darwinism in terms of its historical context and use. Includes responses written by … Wikipedia: Social Darwinism Wikipedia: Social Darwinism- Article from this openly-edited reference work. Victorian Web: Social Darwinism Victorian Web: Social Darwinism- Basic introduction to the theory. Evolution and Philosophy: Social Darwinism Evolution and Philosophy: Social Darwinism- Evolution does not have moral consequences, and does not make cosmic purpose impossible. Animal Rights Debate: Peter Singer vs Richard A. Posner Animal Rights Debate: Peter Singer vs Richard A. Posner- Debate on Slate.com between the animal liberation philosopher Peter Singer and the US judge Richard Posner. Is Morality a Matter of Taste? Is Morality a Matter of Taste?- An article describing the philosophical justification for rejecting purely subjective ethics. EcoFeminsm EcoFeminsm- Some basic quotations and definitions of ecofeminism. Environmental Feminism Environmental Feminism- Information on ecofeminism and environmental feminism. On the Feminist Theory Website. Developing Empathy in Children and Youth Developing Empathy in Children and Youth- A review of psychological studies and educational praxis focusing on that crucial part of moral education, the nurturing of empathy. Doing the Right Thing (book review) Doing the Right Thing (book review)- Highlights the book which asks parents how country can become more normal or if children can be taught morals without using religion. Human Kindness Foundation Human Kindness Foundation- Non-profit organization which stresses a way of life based upon three common principles taught by the great sages of all religions: Simple living, a ded… Vulgar Morality Vulgar Morality- Weblog devoted to the relationship between morality and freedom. blog.bioethics.net blog.bioethics.net- The weblog of The American Journal of Bioethics' editors. Primarily covers stories where ethics and biology cross paths. Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy - The Philosophy of War Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy - The Philosophy of War- Introductory article covering war, what causes war, human nature and war, and war and political and moral Philosophy. The Chronicle - When Teaching the Ethics of War Is Not Academic The Chronicle - When Teaching the Ethics of War Is Not Academic- By Shannon E. French. Ethics instructor discusses teaching what makes professional soldiers different than terrori… BBC NEWS - UK troops told: Be just and strong BBC NEWS - UK troops told: Be just and strong- British troops waiting to attack Iraq are told to be ferocious in battle, but magnanimous in victory. Terrorism and Response: A Moral Inquiry into the Killing of Noncombatants Terrorism and Response: A Moral Inquiry into the Killing of Noncombatants- An essay arguing that to kill noncombatants in a terrorist attack or during a "collaterally violent" res… Abelard - The Just War Abelard - The Just War- Short paper discussing the notion of 'just war' in historic context and with reference to current affairs (2002). War War- Article on the ethics of war and peace, the Just War theory, and pacificsm. From the Stanford Encyclopedia, by Brian D. Orend. Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics- Working to promote and enhance the ethical development of current and future military leaders through education, research, an… Punkerslut - Essential of Vegetarianism Punkerslut - Essential of Vegetarianism- An essay which examines the importance of living a Vegetarian lifestyle, based on the philosophical arguments that defend the rights of an… Vegan Peace Vegan Peace- Information about veganism and related issues. An Argument for Vegetarianism An Argument for Vegetarianism- A slightly unusual utilitarian argument for vegetarianism. Beyond vegetarianism, by Anders Sandberg Beyond vegetarianism, by Anders Sandberg- Taking vegetarianism to its logical conclusion, from a transhumanist point of view... The Taste of Depravity The Taste of Depravity- From 'The Hedonistic Imperative,' by David Pearce. UNESCO: Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology. UNESCO: Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology.- UNESCO: Division of Human Sciences, Philosophy and Ethics of Science and Technology. International Review of Information Ethics International Review of Information Ethics- The Journal of the International Center of Information Ethics is published twice a year with the focus on intercultural information eth… Science, Ethics and Moral Status Science, Ethics and Moral Status- Examining the notion of moral status in general and in particular the moral status of nonhuman animals. Being Human: Science, Ethics and Our Rights Being Human: Science, Ethics and Our Rights- Discussions on what being human is in our world of scientific and technological advancement. PBS - Bloodlines: Technology Hits Home PBS - Bloodlines: Technology Hits Home- Discusses new technologies that are raising ethical, legal and social dilemmas as cutting-edge science intersects with the law. Hedonistic Imperative Hedonistic Imperative- Outlines how genetic engineering and nanotechnology will abolish suffering in all sentient life. IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology- Addressing such issues as environmental, health and safety implications of technology, engineering ethics and professional respo… The Online Ethics Center for Engineering & Science The Online Ethics Center for Engineering & Science- Provides engineers, scientists, and science and engineering students with resources for understanding and addressing ethical pr… Association for Practical and Professional Ethics Association for Practical and Professional Ethics- Committed to encouraging high quality interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching in practical and professional ethics... Professional Ethics Resources on WWW Professional Ethics Resources on WWW- This page provides a hierarchical listing of resources on professional ethics available on the web. Texas Center for Legal Ethics Texas Center for Legal Ethics- Intends to promote and enhance professionalism, ethics and civility among lawyers. Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions- Promotes research and teaching on practical and moral problems facing a wide spectrum of professions, with particular interest i… The Ethical Responsibility of Trustees The Ethical Responsibility of Trustees- Ph.D. Dissertation by George Abdo. LegalEthics.com LegalEthics.com- Assists the law profession and establishes practical rules, regulations, and guidelines that will protect the public and lawyers. Offers cases, codes, opinions, a… Program in Ethics and the Professions, Harvard University Program in Ethics and the Professions, Harvard University- "Encourages teaching and research about ethical issues in public and professional life." Information about the Program a… Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership- Promotes ethical values and fosters ethical actions in the practical world of government, business, and community. With selecte… Josephson Institute of Ethics Josephson Institute of Ethics- Nonprofit membership organization dedicated to improving the ethical quality of society by advocating principled reasoning and ethical decisionmakin… Markkula Center for Applied Ethics Markkula Center for Applied Ethics- Provides a framework for ethical decision making and cases that raise typical ethical dilemmas confronted by young people. At Santa Clara Unive… Ethics Matters Ethics Matters- Ethics Matters, Inc. of Queen Anne's County is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization that promotes public understanding of ethical governance. CAE, The W. Maurice Young Centre for Applied Ethics CAE, The W. Maurice Young Centre for Applied Ethics- An interdisciplinary research institute, doing work in bioethics, business ethics, professional ethics, environmental ethics, … Institute for Global Ethics Institute for Global Ethics- An independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian, and nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting awareness and discussion of global ethics. With news and … DePaul University - Institute for Business and Professional Ethics DePaul University - Institute for Business and Professional Ethics- Includes information on the University program in ethics, online copies of their Ethics journal, and other reso… Philosophy, Medical Ethics and Society Philosophy, Medical Ethics and Society- site deals with new developments in bioethics and medical ethics, offers texts and information about conferences and workshops on ethical a… Department of Medical Ethics & Health Policy Department of Medical Ethics & Health Policy- Broad overview of historical and current moral issues in the fields of medical treatment and research, from the U. of Penn. Includes …