2nd Edition
Doing Ethics in Media Theories and Practical Applications
The First Question: What’s Your Problem?
1. Ethics and Moral Reasoning
The Second Question: Why Not Follow the Rules?
2. Codes of Ethics and Justification Models
3. Media Traditions and the Paradox of Professionalism
The Third Question: Who Wins, Who Loses?
4. Moral Development and the Expansion of Empathy
5. Loyalty
6. Diversity
The Fourth Question: What’s It Worth?
7. Personal and Professional Values
8. Truth and Deception
9. Persuasion and Propaganda
10. Privacy and Public Life
The Fifth Question: What Do Philosophers Say?
11. Consequentialism and Utility
12. Deontology and Moral Rules
13. Virtue, Justice, and Care
The Sixth Question: How’s Your Decision Going to Look?
14. Accountability, Transparency, and Credibility
Biography
Chris Roberts is an associate professor in the Department of Journalism and Creative Media at the University of Alabama.
Jay Black is Poynter Jamison Chair in Media Ethics, Emeritus, at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg.
