Table of Contents

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

About the Author

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.