The socially responsive self : social theory and professional ethics
Author(s)
Bibliographic Information
The socially responsive self : social theory and professional ethics
University of Chicago Press, 1996
- : cloth
- : paper
Available at / 28 libraries
-
No Libraries matched.
- Remove all filters.
Note
Bibliography: p. 185-195
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
- Volume
-
: cloth ISBN 9780226511719
Description
In this work, Larry May argues that socially responsive individuals need not be self-sacrificing or overly conscientious. According to the author a person's integrity and moral responsibility are shaped and limited not just by conscience, but also by socialization and moral support from the communities to which he or she belongs. Applying his theory of responsibility to professional ethics, May contends that current methods of professional socialization should be changed so that professionals are not expected to ignore considerations of personal well-being, family, or community. For instance, lawyers should not place client loyalty above concerns for the common good; doctors should not place the physical well-being of patients above their mental and spiritual well-being; scientists and engineers should not feel obliged to blow the whistle on fraud and corruption unless their professional groups protect them from retaliation.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments Introduction 1: Integrity, Self, and Value Plurality 2: Solidarity and Moral Support 3: Collective Consciousness and Moral Authority 4: Socialization and Institutional Evil 5: Social Responsibility 6: Professional Integrity 7: Conflict of Interest 8: Legal Advocacy 9: Challenging Medical Authority 10: Scientific Whistle-Blowing and Professional Solidarity Bibliography Index
- Volume
-
: paper ISBN 9780226511726
Description
In this work, Larry May argues that socially responsive individuals need not be self-sacrificing or overly conscientious. According to the author a person's integrity and moral responsibility are shaped and limited not just by conscience, but also by socialization and moral support from the communities to which he or she belongs. Applying his theory of responsibility to professional ethics, May contends that current methods of professional socialization should be changed so that professionals are not expected to ignore considerations of personal well-being, family, or community. For instance, lawyers should not place client loyalty above concerns for the common good; doctors should not place the physical well-being of patients above their mental and spiritual well-being; scientists and engineers should not feel obliged to blow the whistle on fraud and corruption unless their professional groups protect them from retaliation.
by "Nielsen BookData"
