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An appropriate role for ethics in teaching contemporary issues.

K K Schillo1

  • 1Department of Animal Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington 40546-0215, USA. KKSCHI1@pop.uky.edu

Journal of Animal Science
|November 6, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Animal science curricula should include ethics training to address complex public policy issues. Understanding moral theories and fostering learning communities helps students navigate diverse values and achieve consensus responsibly.

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Area of Science:

  • Animal Science Education
  • Ethics in Public Policy

Background:

  • Contemporary issues in animal science curricula are increasingly complex.
  • Public policy challenges often involve conflicting moral perspectives and values.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To argue for the necessity of ethics training in animal science education.
  • To propose a framework for analyzing and addressing moral dilemmas in public policy.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the role of ethics and moral theories in understanding policy issues.
  • Proposal for developing "learning communities" to foster critical analysis and consensus-building.

Main Results:

  • Ethics training enhances the ability to identify and analyze moral components of issues.

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  • Learning communities facilitate collective understanding and respect for diverse values.
  • Informed judgments, not universal principles, offer solutions to complex policy issues.

    • Conclusions:

    • Animal science programs should integrate ethics to equip students with skills for responsible decision-making.
    • Cultivating learning communities is crucial for navigating value pluralism and preventing majority tyranny.