A forum for research and discussion in all areas of applied ethics

The Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University is one of the preeminent centers for research and dialogue on ethical issues in critical areas of American life. The center works with faculty, staff, students, community leaders, and the public to address ethical issues more effectively in teaching, research, and action.

New Materials

• Ethics Operationalized
  How to apply tests of utility, fairness, and other ethical principles
  
• Autonomy and the History of American Bioethics
  Lecture by pioneer bioethicist Albert Jonsen (podcast)
  
• Thinking Ethically About the Environment
  Twelve lessons on valuing the Earth
  
• Anatomy of a Stick-up
  Center Advisory Board Chair Michael Hackworth talks about shareholder derivatives litigation (video)
  

Focus Areas

	Bioethics The Center's work spans medical ethics, such as end-of-life decision making, hospital organizational ethics, health care policy concerns, ethics and biotechnology, and research ethics.
	Business Ethics Through its Business and Organizational Ethics Partnership and other programs, the Center addresses corporate governance, international business ethics focusing on China and India, and creating an ethical organizational culture.
	Campus Ethics Grants, fellowships, and a rich program of panels, lectures, and presentations highlight the Center's work with SCU students, faculty, and staff.
	Character Education The Center offers character education for communities that learn, live, pray, or work together, including curriculum materials, support for raising an ethical child, and faith formation programs.
	Government Ethics The Center's national program for local government officials provides ethics training, opportunities for sharing concerns and best practices, and media commentary on ethical pitfalls.
	Other Resources This site contains articles, cases, podcasts, and other materials in many fields of applied ethics, with collections on media, technology, the environment, international affairs, and peacemaking.