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Bretzke, James T. Moral Debates in Contemporary Catholic Thought: Paradigms, Principles, and Prudence
No full textHow do we navigate a morally complex world? How do we know how to do the right thing, especially when so many voices are clamoring for our attention, telling us that they have the full truth of just what the “right thing” is, and what it requires of us? James T. Bretzke, S.J., one of most lucid interpreters of the Catholic tradition writing today, helps students morally analyze a wide range of controversial and contested issues in society today through the use of principles, paradigms, and the cardinal virtue of prudence.
After introducing the approach of principled prudence, drawing on Thomas Aquinas, Catholic Social Teaching, and other sources, Bretzke engages a range of moral considerations in the following chapters: the death penalty, abortion, gender, immigration and border security, welfare, economics, and faithful citizenship
A Tale of Two States: Abortion Referenda in the Aftermath of Dobbs
Full text linkDobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned the access to abortion that had been established with Roe v Wade. As a result, states had autonomy to make statewide policies on this issue. Some states chose complete bans, some partial bans, and others provided continuing access to abortion. This article explores the dueling referenda of 2022 and 2023 in Kentucky and Ohio, respectively, following the Dobbs decision in 2022. Voters in both states voted to continue to permit abortion access in their states, yet access in each state is different. Using case studies, we examine the political nuances and electoral aftermath of these referenda, and find a dichotomy behind how electoral decisions have influenced policy at the state level based on party control and political leadership
Information Literacy & Library Research Skills: What faculty think FY students know - a pilot study
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Little Stories for Big Thinkers: Ethics and Philosophy for Curious Kids
No full textThis charmingly illustrated book contains six stories that introduce children to some of the world’s most famous philosophers, each of whom had specific ideas about how best to live a good life. The stories are open-ended, leaving the characters pondering questions about how to handle a difficult situation. This format provides adults of an array of faiths and backgrounds with a framework to discuss their core values with children, enabling them point them toward actions that will help them live a good and ethical life
Profit shifting and tax avoidance: Evidence from US Multinational Enterprises
Full text linkIn this paper, we investigate tax avoidance of MNEs through profit shifting to tax havens. Using macro data from US MNEs, we analyze at the host country level where US affiliates book their profits and where their actual production activities take place. We find that the effect of the corporate tax on excess profits is conditional on whether the host country is considered to be a tax haven. Among tax haven host countries, a difference of 1% in the corporate tax is associated with a change of 8-15% in excess profits, while the relationship between corporate tax and excess profits is statistically indistinguishable from zero among countries that do not have the tax haven reputation. Our results clearly indicate that US affiliates have strong incentives to allocate their profits away from their actual production and specifically in jurisdictions that are widely identified or perceived as tax havens
Legal, Professional, and Ethical Issues in Identifying Bias in Artificial Intelligence-Based Personnel Selection
Full text linkAlthough still in its infancy, the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) in personnel selection has sparked concerns regarding potential implications for bias, fairness, discrimination, and unethical decision-making. This article delves into the complex issue of AI-based personnel selection as it pertains to the preceding concerns, exploring key definitions, bias-assessment methodologies, legal frameworks, professional and government considerations, and ethical dilemmas unique to AI-based selection. The critical role of consulting and industrial-organizational psychologists in ensuring fairness, validity, and nondiscrimination in the selection process is emphasized. The need for transparency, informed consent, and a holistic consideration of diversity/validity in the design of AI-based selection systems is explored. The role of an applied independent auditor, impartial and objective, is discussed in the context of maintaining ethical standards and mitigating conflicts of interest in auditing AI-driven selection processes. Ultimately, this article underscores the multifaceted nature of managing AI-based selection, calling for interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical prudence, and ongoing scrutiny to ensure the responsible use of AI-based methodologies in personnel selection. What\u27s It Mean? Implications for Consulting Psychology Concerns exist that artificial intelligence- (AI-) powered hiring tools can perpetuate bias, potentially disadvantaging marginalized groups. Focusing on legal, ethical, and professional considerations, this article explores practical methods for identifying and mitigating bias within AI-based systems. It emphasizes the crucial role of consulting and industrial-organizational psychologists and human resource managers in ensuring responsible AI implementation for a fairer and more ethical workplace