Ethics
Videos
What’s the Right Thing to Do? (54:56)
FeaturedHarvard professor Michael Sandel uses thought experiments in this lecture to illustrate how people distinguish from right and wrong.
Our Buggy Moral Code (16:21)
Behavioral economist Dan Ariely discusses the hidden reasons people think it's OK to cheat or steal.
Dilbert on Ethics (2:22)
A humorous depiction of ethics in the workplace.
Creating Ethical Cultures (8:23)
A discussion on teaching ethics and reducing risk through courage and ingenuity in challenging situations.
Utilitarian Ethics (4:30)
An introduction to the moral theory of utilitarianism.
Utilitarian & Kantian Ethics (11:04)
A brief lecture on the utilitarian and Kantian theories of ethics.
Right v. Wrong: The Trolley Problem (1:37)
This classic thought experiment helps illustrate the difficulty in deciding what is ethical.
Consequentialism, Deontology, Virtue Ethics (10:55)
Learn the difference between these three ethics frameworks.
Introducing Virtue Ethics (9:21)
An overview of virtue ethics.
Virtue Ethics (5:13)
This quick lesson goes over the key concepts of virtue ethics.
Introduction to John Rawl's Theory of Justice (3:25)
An overview of the theory of justice and its two major principles.
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Importance of Business Ethics (2:05)
Ethics plays a major role in our lives and affects people globally.
Introduction to Business Ethics (26:36)
Explores the relationship between values, morals and levels of business ethics, discusses the myths of business ethics, and introduces methods of ethical decision-making.
Ethics for People on the Move (14:21)
Ted TalkExamines the anchors in an ethical life and how we can use an ethical life to build stronger communities.
Complinace (Rules) v Values (Ethics) (7:58)
Michael discusses the difference between "Big E Ethics" and "Little e ethics"
Howard Schultz on Profit and CSR(6:47)
The Daily ShowCEO Howard Schultz describes Starbucks's plan to pay college tuition costs for all of its employees and discusses the human face of big business.
Cowboy Ethics in the Classroom (9:55)
Ted TalkAnn Moore, an Educationial Consultant, discusses how to teach kids to embrace strong values, work hard, and believe in themselves
Incorporating Ethics Into Compliance (1:06)
A brief lecture of how companies adopt and enforce ethics.
Tools and Techniques for Teaching Business Ethics (2:05)
Joshua Margolis on Teaching Business Ethics
David Brooks, Thinking about Character (55:51)
David Brooks discusses how the attributes of love, suffering, struggle, surrender, and obedience lead to deep character.
Profit’s Not Always the Point (7:49)
Ted TalkCOO Harish Manwani discusses his approach at Unilever and how their humanistic approach invites sustainability and values.
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Why Study Ethics (8:59)
An introduction to the formation of our ethical self, paths to ethical maturity, and the four perspectives that make studying ethics relevant and important.
Ethical Lens Inventory (9:26)
A guide to understanding your own ethical type and learning more about the four primary ethical perspectives.
Ethical Maturity (9:45)
A look at common ethical blind spots and strategies for resolution and coaching through the Case of the Social Not Working.
Moving to Action (8:56)
Learn how to make ethical decisions and how to act on those decisions.