The field of communication has historical roots in the interplay of human speech and ethics. Our journals record scholarly investigation of communication ethics beginning in 1934 with Pellegrini’s Quarterly Journal of Speech essay, “Public speaking and social obligations.” The founding scholarly work on speech and ethics is Aristotle’s Nichomachean ethics. Aristotle’s public descriptive account of
Public health, unlike medicine, is not about doctors treating individual patients. Public health is about population health. It is a collective social effort to promote health and prevent diseases – both communicable and noncommunicable – and disability that involves population surveillance, regulation of determinants of health (such as food safety and sanitation), and the provision
As the field of ethics addresses the philosophical foundations for standards of behavior and treatment of others when personal, social, and professional values conflict, social science researchers in general and communication researchers in particular are required to consider ethical implications of their work. Ethics is a process of deliberation that helps illuminate the dimensions and
The concept of ethics has a long history in western philosophy. Usually, ethics is understood as reflecting on and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior. Following this definition, business ethics is the reflection on the ethical behavior of business organizations. Much discussion of business ethics focuses on the ethical consequences of the pursuit of
This article delves into the critical domain of research ethics within legal scholarship, focusing on its significance in the United States criminal justice process. The introduction elucidates the fundamental concept of research ethics and establishes its overarching importance in maintaining the integrity and credibility of criminal justice research. The subsequent section examines the ethical principles
This article delves into the intricate dimensions of sentencing ethics and fairness within the context of the United States criminal justice process. The introduction establishes the pivotal role of sentencing, emphasizing the ethical considerations and overarching principles of fairness that shape this critical stage. The first section explores the foundations of sentencing ethics, navigating the
Simply stated, “ethics” refers to standards of conduct derived from moral values. Those standards vary greatly from discipline to discipline and person to person, and even philosophers approach ethics from multiple directions (Spence & Van Heekeren 2005, 8). But in its most basic form these are concepts of right and wrong behavior, not limited to
This article delves into the subject of defense ethics and responsibilities within the United States criminal justice process, scrutinizing the ethical foundations, responsibilities, dilemmas, and contemporary challenges faced by defense attorneys. Beginning with an overview of the criminal justice process, the article explores the legal and constitutional basis for the right to legal representation and
This article delves into the pivotal realm of police ethics and accountability within the context of the United States criminal justice system. Commencing with a nuanced exploration of the conceptual underpinnings of police ethics, it navigates through historical developments, elucidates fundamental principles, and examines the profound influence of ethical considerations on law enforcement decision-making. Subsequently
As previously stated, the APA Ethics Code comprises 10 specific standards intended to serve as enforceable rules of conduct that psychologists are obliged to follow. Unlike the general principles to which psychologists should aspire, these standards constitute requirements they are expected to meet in order to remain in compliance with the Ethics Code. The standards