Markkula Center for Applied Ethics
How do people and organizations inspire trust?
They make choices based on justifiable standards. They take others into account in their decisions. And then they do what they say they will do.
The Markkula Center for Applied Ethics engages individuals and organizations to make choices that respect and care for others. In our focus areas—bioethics, business ethics, campus ethics, character education, government ethics, Internet ethics, journalism ethics, leadership ethics, and social sector ethics—we work with scholars and professionals to apply ethical ideas to the very real problems people encounter. We examine the obstacles to ethical action in many areas of our lives and develop tools to help people perform at their best.
Perspectives on the News by Center Staff
Image link to full articleThe Meaning of Freedom
Freedom cannot be detached from context and purpose.
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Image link to full articleA Call for Moral Leadership
Leaders should be at ease with the notion of right and wrong.
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Image link to full articleSpreading Unfair Political Ads
Should news outlets replay campaign ads?
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The Democracy Project
This collection of essays by scholars and technologists, which developed as a collaboration between the Ethics Center and The Atlantic magazine, traces the impact of technology on democracy and suggests ways in which technology can strengthen democratic practices and institutions.
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Catholic Health Care Policies Now Online
Center web resources highlight ethical and religious directives
Catholic health care policies help provide roadmap in morally challenging scenarios.
Nine SCU Academics to Explore Ethics Projects
Grants supported by funding from Michael and Joan Hackworth
Projects will range from socioeconomic and cultural issues, to art, business, and education.
Media Commentary by Center Staff
Corporate Ethics
Tools for assessing culture should be used to signal that leadership cares about ethics.
Uber's Uncertain Future
The ride sharing company is in turmoil after sexual harassment allegations.
Tackling Fake News
The Trust Project is working with companies like Google and Facebook to restore trust in the media.
The Impact of Technology on Democracy
A recent collaboration with The Atlantic magazine addresses key issues in technology ethics.
A Video Introduction to the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics
Highlights of the Ethics Center's programs, mission, and accomplishments, in a special video commissioned for the Center's 30th Anniversary.
When It's Not A Great Day to be A Bronco
Pressure from academics, extracurricular activities, and family situations can contribute to depression for college students. This film follows a struggling premed student and offers resources for coping with depression.