Feedspot Selects “Ethics Sage” as one of the Top 90 Blogs in 2026. I am delighted to report that my “Ethics Sage” blog was selected as the 41st best of 90-named blogs on philosophy. I have been fortunate to be so named for many years and am grateful to Feedspot for the recognition. My blogs […]
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If so, What Should be the Goals of Teaching Ethics? I have blogged before about the importance of teaching ethics to youngsters and college students. There are so many activities that occur in our lives that challenge us to distinguish between ‘right’ and ‘wrong.’ We need a framework to deal with such situations. In that
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Why Bosses Are Unimpressed with Gen Z College Graduates I have previously blogged about why Gen Z employees are being fired early in their tenure. It can be summed up in two words: “work ethic.” The younger generation seems to have less of a motivation to be the best they can be. According to a
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The intent of this award is to recognize new pedagogy for teaching ethics to accounting students. A monetary award of $1,000 and a plaque will be presented at the annual Ethics Symposium to an individual (or individuals) who has developed and implemented an innovative technique/method for incorporating ethics into undergraduate or graduate accounting courses. Typically,
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Federal Loan Limits for Students Studying Accounting Will Be Reduced as of July 1, 2026 Perhaps you heard that the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) plans to reclassify accounting degrees as ‘non-professional.’ What’s the big deal, you might ask? Well, if you have a son or daughter who chooses to study accounting and enter what
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If Ethics Can Be Learned, it Can Be Taught Someone I interact with online and an internet buddy, Archie Carroll, who is world renowned for his work in ethics, CSR, and more, once responded to a blog I wrote years ago that addressed the question, “Can Ethics Be Taught,” with what I think is as astute an
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Ethical Relativism: A Cautionary Tale I have blogged before about the importance of teaching ethics to youngsters and college students. There are so many activities that occur in our lives that challenge us to distinguish between ‘right’ and ‘wrong.’ We need a framework to deal with such situations. Someone I interact with online and an
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The Ethics of Using ChatGPT A recent survey by Pew Research shows a rapid increase in the number of teens who use ChatGPT to complete assignments. While two times the number of students use it now compared with 2023, it’s likely that the usage rate is higher. It’s logical to assume that a student-user of ChatGPT may
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The Case of Harvard University and Chinese Students By now, most Americans have probably heard that President Trump wants to set limits and even deny the admission of foreign students to U.S. colleges and universities. The concern seems to be that Chinese students who pursue STEM degrees will gain access to U.S. technology and other
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Can Civility Be Measured in a Non-Academic Sense? I recently read a piece by Sarah D. Sparks, Colleges Will Give a Leg Up to Students Who Demonstrate Civility, posted on Education Week, that some colleges are going to give a “leg up” to certain applicants, based on civility determinations, which will provide a preferential advantage in the admissions process.
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