Kompetenz Ethik für Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft und Politik

What is 'good' and what is 'right' seems to be increasingly unclear. In economics, science, and politics, one often feels overwhelmed when dealing with controversial issues. There is a desire to counter this with a reliably functioning ethical framework. However, ethics cannot resolve uncertainty and disorientation, nor can it make us better people. Nevertheless, ethics can help us to reflect more thoughtfully and consciously on the moral problems of our time. Competence in ethics, therefore, lies in the willingness to take arguments for or against certain positions seriously and to weigh them carefully against each other. It is the ability to distance oneself from one's own moral feelings and convictions and to question them critically. In this sense, ethics is more of an argumentative competence, a methodical-rhetorical skill, rather than theoretical knowledge. This book provides a practical introduction for anyone dealing with ethical questions and advocates for a relaxed relationship with ethics.