Fundamentals of Professional Ethics: Elements and Examples

Fundamentals of Professional Ethics: Elements and Examples

David M. Abbott, Jr., CPG-4570 Compiler of AIPG's Professional Ethics & Practices column Consulting Geologist LLC

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American Institute of Professional Geologists March 28, 2017

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Introduction: overview of course

Basic concepts and definitions General morals and professional ethics Moral rules and moral ideals Integrity Honesty Best Practices Case histories discussions--generally not specialty specific

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Questions and Comments

If you'd like to ask a question or make a comment, please use the Questions box on the webinar control panel.

There will various places in this webinar where comments will be requested.

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Ethics and morals: definition

Ethics and morals concern themselves with distinguishing right from wrong, with character, with actions or behavior, and the volition involved in the actions of responsible persons.

Dictionary definitions define "ethics" in terms of "morals" and "morals" in terms of "ethics," so the terms are quite similar, and the definitions circular.

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To whom do moral values apply?

Rational/responsible people Not the insane Not to children, at least in part

Members of a specific group (religion, profession, etc.) Others?

Mammals--PETA Circus elephants Orcas Rodeo stock

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