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The Essence of Ethics
While discarding the conceit that all norms are equally valid, neither does the Council accept that there is only one acceptable lens through which to view ethical questions. Dialogue among societies with diverse ethical traditions is essential for cooperation on tough global problems.
Pluralism; rights and responsibilities; fairness. These three pillars of ethical choice can guide both individuals and states in making decisions.
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Joel H. Rosenthal
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07/20/09
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If we accept leadership as goal-driven and compromise-ridden, then we see that ethics should not be a peripheral to any public policy curriculum or program of leadership development. Ethics is neither a luxury nor a hurdle to be cleared. It is central to decision-making and leadership itself.
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Colette Mazzucelli,
A. Nicholas Fargnoli
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07/14/10
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Today's students come to the classroom inundated with information from a myriad of electronic sources. This essay focuses on ethical issues that students of international
relations are likely to confront.
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