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The study of ethics is not about telling you what the rules are. Ethics is an exploration of questions about the nature of right and wrong. It’s about developing a thoughtful framework to help you decide what you should do when the answers aren’t clear. The Prindle Institute for Ethics is one of the largest collegiate ethics institutes in the country and is dedicated to encouraging and fostering the study of ethics - in all its facets.
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Engage with ethics outside the classroom - receive funding from the Prindle Institute for projects or events that bring ethics to DePauw's campus in substantive ways.
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Teaching Children Philosophy and the Prindle Institute
We’ve just launched teachingchildrenphilosophy.org, the new digital home for Thomas Wartenberg’s collection of book modules for children. We’ve been inspired by Tom’s work for years now, and his work with children was part of the inspiration for our yearly Express C.A.M.P.
We examine key ethical issues behind current events and culture.
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Sep 25, 2020The Ethics of Escapism (Pt. 2): Two Kinds of Escape
Escape of the Deserter or Escape of the Prisoner? Not all kinds of escape are justified.
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GETTING ETHICS TO WORK
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020To B Corp or Not to B Corp with Christopher Marquis
Why would a company ever bother being certified as a “B Corp”? In order to be classified as a B Corporation, a company must undergo an intense certification process that requires companies to balance profit with purpose. So why go to all that trouble? Andy Cullison interviews Christopher Marquis on the show today, who makes the argument that in order to transform capitalism as we know it, businesses must become better.
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Jul 29, 2020Teaching Children Philosophy New Website Launched
The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics at DePauw University is thrilled to announce the launch of teachingchildrenphilosophy.org, the new digital home for Thomas Wartenberg’s amazing collection of c read thisVisit Us.
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