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Doing Right When What You're Told to Do Is Wrong: A Guide to Ethical Decision-Making in Complex Situations

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In a world where right and wrong are often unclear, it can be difficult to know what to do when you're faced with an ethical dilemma. This book provides a framework for making ethical decisions in complex situations. Drawing on real-world examples, the author offers practical guidance on how to:

Intelligent Disobedience: Doing Right When What You're Told to Do Is Wrong

by Ira Chaleff

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Identify ethical dilemmas
Weigh competing values
Make decisions that align with your values

This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to make ethical decisions in their personal and professional lives.

Chapter 1: The Nature of Ethical Dilemmas
Chapter 2: Identifying Ethical Dilemmas
Chapter 3: Weighing Competing Values
Chapter 4: Making Ethical Decisions
Chapter 5:

Chapter 1: The Nature of Ethical Dilemmas

An ethical dilemma is a situation in which you are faced with two or more conflicting values. For example, you may be faced with a situation in which you have to choose between telling the truth and protecting someone's feelings. There is no easy answer to an ethical dilemma, and the best decision will vary depending on the specific circumstances.

However, there are some general principles that can help you make ethical decisions. First, it is important to identify the ethical values that are at stake in the situation. Once you have identified the relevant values, you can weigh them against each other to determine which value is most important to you.

It is also important to consider the consequences of your decision. What will be the impact of your decision on the people involved? What will be the impact of your decision on your own values?

Making ethical decisions can be difficult, but it is important to remember that you are not alone. There are many resources available to help you make ethical decisions, including books, websites, and counselors.

Chapter 2: Identifying Ethical Dilemmas

The first step to making ethical decisions is to identify the ethical dilemmas that you are facing. This can be difficult, as ethical dilemmas are not always obvious.

Here are some tips for identifying ethical dilemmas:

Pay attention to your gut instinct. If something feels wrong, it probably is.
Ask yourself if you would be comfortable with your decision if it were made public.
Consider the impact of your decision on the people involved.
Talk to someone you trust about your dilemma.

Once you have identified an ethical dilemma, you can begin to weigh the competing values and make a decision.

Chapter 3: Weighing Competing Values

Once you have identified the ethical values that are at stake in a situation, you can begin to weigh them against each other. This can be difficult, as there is no easy way to compare different values.

However, there are some factors that you can consider when weighing competing values:

The importance of the value. How important is this value to you? How important is it to the other people involved?
The consequences of violating the value. What will be the impact of violating this value? What will be the impact of upholding this value?
Your personal values. What are your own values? How do they compare to the values that are at stake in the situation?

Once you have weighed the competing values, you can make a decision about which value is most important to you.

Chapter 4: Making Ethical Decisions

Once you have weighed the competing values and made a decision about which value is most important to you, you can make an ethical decision.

Here are some tips for making ethical decisions:

Be honest with yourself about your values.
Be willing to compromise when necessary.
Be prepared to defend your decision.

Chapter 5:

Making ethical decisions is not always easy, but it is important. By following the steps outlined in this book, you can make ethical decisions that are aligned with your values and that will have a positive impact on the world.

Remember, you are not alone. There are many resources available to help you make ethical decisions. So, don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

Intelligent Disobedience: Doing Right When What You're Told to Do Is Wrong

by Ira Chaleff

4.8 out of 5