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 supports individuals and organizations to make better choices that care for others and protect our shared environment. 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.
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.
Check Out Our 30th Anniversary Website
All About Ethics Blog
Mars Must Be More Than a 'Back-up Earth'
Paying attention to Martian morals
Guidelines as we pack for Mars.
Episode 2: To Vote or Not to Vote?
Are we ethically obligated to vote?
It's week 6, which means time for another episode of The Big Q Podcast!
End-of-Life Option Act
Some early results
As California begins to implement its new law, health care providers are uncertain.
How to Make Politics, and Government, Better
Former Congressman Tom Campbell discusses what can be done to improve the quality of campaigns and the performance of the federal and state government.
Center News
Marty Procaccio Joins Ethics Center Staff
Marty, a native Santa Claran and published author on special education, recently joined the Ethics Center staff. He has a bachelor’s degree in religious studies and a master’s degree from SCU.
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Join Our Social Media Challenge
We're looking for your best social media posts about the Ethics Center to honor our 30th Anniversary, and 4 winners will each receive a $50 Amazon gift card!
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