Superheroes & Villains: Diary of a Mad Ethics Professor
by Christopher Robichaud on February 26, 2008 in Diary of a Mad Ethics Professor, Features
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Is it morally appropriate to apply for and pursue a job that I really don’t want and don’t see myself taking in order to gain an advantage-like being able to negotiate a higher salary-for other job opportunities that I am more serious about?
Sincerely,
Ethically Concerned Job Seeker
Superheroes & Villains: Diary of a Mad Ethics Professor
by Christopher Robichaud on December 6, 2007 in Diary of a Mad Ethics Professor
Dear Professor:
Am I morally bound to tell the complete truth on a federal job application even if I know that doing so will probably disqualify me for consideration? I believe I would provide a great social benefit for years to come were I to get this job, and it’s a job I desire very much. (Just to be clear, my past transgression is something I consider very minor—i.e., it’s not that I killed someone or anything like that—but it’s nevertheless something that couldn’t be explained away for this particular job.)
Sincerely,
Distraught Dissembler
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Superheroes & Villains: Diary of a Mad Ethics Professor
by Christopher Robichaud on October 17, 2007 in Diary of a Mad Ethics Professor
Dear Professor:
I’ve had several opportunities at KSG to debate, either in print or on video, high-profile issues, like whether torture under some conditions should be allowed. I have strong opinions about these things, but worry that publicly taking a stand on them might jeopardize my future political aspirations. What should I do?
Sincerely,
Conflicted Conscience
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Superheroes & Villains: Diary of a Mad Ethics Professor
by Christopher Robichaud on October 3, 2007 in Diary of a Mad Ethics Professor
Dear Professor,
Normally I buy all my course packets for my classes, but one of my packets this semester has the hefty price tag of $275 (it weighs even heavier). I’m on a limited budget and recently had a baby, and a couple friends who are in the class suggested that we split the cost and photocopy the packet, even though it seems as though this is against copyright rules (and apparently frowned upon by the school). Is it wrong for me to engage in this activity even though it’s a means to education that will enable me to be a better public servant?
Sincerely,
CMO junkie
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