Philosophy 241 - Business Ethics

An investigation of ethical questions that arise in the world of business, including the business of the academy; and scrutiny of the moral principles that may enable people to cope successfully with these questions. Discussions include the responsibilities of businesses and the academy toward their various stakeholders, including society at large and the environment; the ethics of investment, including endowments; product liability; advertisement and the principle of caveat emptor; sexual harassment; employee rights; spirituality and the workplace; and special privileges of the academy (academic freedom, tenure, etc.). The case-study method is used. Enrollment limited to 40.