Ethical Inquiry
In this monthly series, we examine ethical questions, highlighting a broad array of opinion from journalism, academia, and advocacy organizations. Our intent is to illuminate and explore the complexity of some of the most vexing ethical questions of our time. Click below for details on the latest “Ethical Inquiry.”
As part of its mission, the International Center for Ethics, Justice, and Public Life encourages ethical practice in civic and professional life. While we examine the ethical practices of professionals in specific fields like international justice and coexistence, we also focus on the ethical issues that shape the society at large.
Leaders in government, business, and civil society make ethical decisions that have profound effects on people the world over. As we follow the latest developments on these issues, we invite you to join us in "Ethical Inquiry."
- November 2009: Is There a Responsibility to Protect?
- October 2009: Proportionality in the context of armed conflict
- September 2009: Does new technology require a new ethics?
- July 2009: Should Identity Affect Legal Decisions?
- June 2009: Is Torture Ever Justifiable?