Ethics and the University

by Michael Davis

Ethics and the University brings together two closely related topics, the practice of ethics in the university ("academic ethics") and the teaching of practical or applied ethics in the university.
This volume is divided into four
* A survey of practical ethics, offering an explanation of its recent emergence as a university subject, situating that subject into a wider social and historical context and identifying some problems that the subject generates for universities
* An examination of research ethics, including the problem of plagiarism
* A discussion of the teaching of practical ethics. Michael Davis explores how ethics can be integrated into the university curriculum and what part particular cases should play in the teaching of ethics
* An exploration of sexual ethics
Ethics and the University provides a stimulating and provocative analysis of academic ethics which will be useful to students, academics and practitioners.

288 pages, Hardcover

First published December 17, 1998

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Reviews

[Kieran Fenby-Hulse · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting read, particularly in regards to the difference between moral, institutional, and professional ethics. The second chapter introduces an interesting tension between academic freedom and ethics, which requires more detailed exploration. I liked the idea of 'interpretative communities' for ethical discussion and in setting professional standards. Research ethics is classed as institutional ethics in the book, but seems actually to occupy a space somewhere between institutional and professional (discipline-based) ethics. The discussion on teaching ethics and the merits of a case-based approach is helpful in thinking about workshop design and how to approach teaching research ethics.