Ethics in public administration : a philosophical approach
Aims to provide public administrators with a theoretical knowledge of ethical principles and a practical framework for applying them. Sheeran reviews the place of ethics in philosophy, and analyzes the ethical theories and concepts from which ethical principles are derived.
xii, 166 pages ; 24 cm
9780275943110, 0275943119
26767506
Pt. I. General Ethics
Ch. 1. Status of Ethics in Public Administration
Ch. 2. Philosophy and Ontology as the Foundation for Ethics
Ch. 3. Epistemology and Psychology as Roots of Ethics
Ch. 4. The Focus of Ethics Is Human Action
Ch. 5. The Morality of Human Action
Ch. 6. Laws, Rules, Regulations and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance
Pt. II. Special Ethics
Ch. 7. Human Rights and Duties
Duties to Ourselves
Ch. 8. Duties to Other Human Beings
Ch. 9. Our Right to Private Property
Ch. 10. Social Ethics
Our Rights and Duties as Members of Society
Ch. 11. Conclusion