Key Points in This Chapter
- Humans are social animals — we don’t exist alone — therefore, an ethical system is necessary
- Of the two methods available to resolve disagreements — force and reason — reason provides the best possible outcome for society
- The Golden Rule has been adopted by most of the world’s religions as a cornerstone of their ethical framework
- Compliance and ethics are closely related concepts, but they are not identical
- Professions are characterized by specialized knowledge and an ethical code to which members are expected to adhere
Chapter 3 Topics
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