Ethics for Life Scientists

Abstract

An explicit, precise and comprehensive account of morality should help to make clear the uncontroversial nature of most moral decisions and judgments, whether personal, professional or business. Such an account should also help in understanding some of the controversial moral problems that arise in the practice of business and the professions such as engineering, law, medicine and science. Common morality provides a framework on which all of the disputing parties can agree, making clear what is responsible for the disagreements and what might be done to manage that disagreement.