&>I. Introduction and Historical Context
1. Ethics in Postmodern America
Current Concerns
Ethics Defined
Ethics in Journalism/Mass Communication Programs
Some Basics
Postmodernism Defined
A Backward Look
Postmodernism Explained
Terrorism
2. Decision Making
A Decision-Making Model
Using Philosophical Principles
Why Philosophy
Other Models
Real-Time Decision Making
II. Philosophical Foundations
3. The Greek View Plato
Aristotle
Case Study 1. Telling the Truth
4. Transition Figures
Abelard
St. Thomas Aquinas
Francis Bacon
Case Study 2. Radio Contest
5. RebelsNiccolò Machiavelli
Thomas Hobbes
François Marie Arouet Voltaire
Case Study 3. Digital Alteration
6. Traditionalists
Benedict Spinoza
Immanuel Kant
John Stuart Mill
Case Study 4. Ubiquitous Advertising
7. The Continental Connection
Arthur Schopenhauer
Emile Durkheim
Case Study 5. The Stars Shine in Magazines
8. Modern Influences
Jean-Paul Sartre
Ayn Rand
Lawrence Kohlberg
Carol Gilligan
Two Important Religious Perspectives
Judeo-Christian Tradition
Case Study 6. The Amusement Park Ride
9. Postmodernist Approaches
Michel Foucault
Jean Baudrillard
Case Study 7. Manipulating the News
Summary of Ethical Decision-Making Tools
III. Applications
10. Ethical Issues and Case Studies in Journalism
Part I. Some Major Ethical Issues
Part II. Instructional Case Study
Part III. Other Ethical Concerns
Case Studies: Case Study 8. Supporting Professional Football. Case Study 9. Chopper Journalism. Case Study 10. A Glass Not So Transparent. Case Study 11. Mr. DiCaprio Goes to Washington. Case Study 12. Feeding Frenzies. Case Study 13. Reporting on Terrorism. Case Study 14. Patriotic News Anchors
11. Ethical Issues and Case Studies in Advertising and Public Relations
Advertising
Instructional Case Study
Public Relations
Case Studies: Case Study 15. Taken for a Ride? Case Study 16. Nike Takes a Hit. Case Study 17. Stealth Advertising. Case Study 18. North of the Border. Case Study 19. Put on a Happy Face
12. Ethical Issues and Case Studies in the Book, Recording, and
Radio Industries
Instructional Case Study
Book Publishing
Recording Industry
Radio
Case Studies: Case Study 20. Sacrificing for Radio. Case Study 21. E-Publishing. Case Study 22. Jay Tells a Joke. Case Study 23. Reading Can Be Instructive
13. Ethical Issues and Case Studies in the Television-Entertainment and Film Industries
Television-Entertainment
Instructional Case Study
Public Television
The Film Industry
Case Studies: Case Study 24. Offering Advice to Postmodern Teenagers. Case Study 25. Annie Sprinkle Goes to College. Case Study 26. Exploring SouthPark
14. Ethical Issues and Case Studies in New Media Technology
Electronic Communication: The Internet
Instructional Case Study
Other Concerns
Ethical Considerations
What Lies Ahead?
Case Studies: Case Study 27. Computer Obsession. Case Study 28. Touching a Nerve. Case Study 29. Is There a Problem with My Term Paper? Case Study 30. An Unusual Confession
15. Facing the Postmodern Maelstrom
A Call to Action
A Backward Look
A Look Ahead
Real-Time Case Studies: Case Study 1. Divulging Information. Case Study 2. Making the Call. Case Study 3. The Jumper. Case Study 4.
The Profile
Glossary
Index