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Book SynopsisFor those participating in the ever-developing discussion in modern society about the role of traditional morality, The Ethical Navigator is a much-needed guide to the central concepts of ethics. William H. Capitan, through examples taken from pop culture, religious scriptures, and historical documents, provides easily grasped discussions of moral authority. The book demonstrates how today''s emphasis on individual freedoms has stripped us of the morality to protect the freedom of society. A highly accessible work, The Ethical Navigator concludes with practical ways to re-invest ethics into daily life.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction: Who's in Command? Chapter 3 Who Needs Ethics? Moral Drift Chapter 4 What is Ethics? Reckoning with the Good Samaritan Chapter 5 Right and Wrong: Reading the Chart Chapter 6 Religion as a Source of Morality: Celestial Navigation Chapter 7 Ethics and the Law: Collision Avoidance Chapter 8 Ethics, Government, and the Politically Correct: Navigational Aids and Obstacles Chapter 9 Ethics, Ethnicity and Diversity: The Members of the Crew Chapter 10 Moral Responsibility: Keeping the Watch Chapter 11 Why be Moral? Steering Your Own Course Chapter 12 Moral Literacy: Knowing the Ropes Chapter 13 Epilogue: Correcting for Drift Chapter 14 Index
