Cognitive development and teaching business ethics

This paper discusses how to use cognitive developmental psychology to create a business ethics course that has philosophical integrity. It begins with the pedagogical problem to be overcome when students are not philosophy majors. To provide a context for the practical recommendations, Kohlberg'...

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Main Author: Cooper, David E. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V 1985
In: Journal of business ethics
Year: 1985, Volume: 4, Issue: 4, Pages: 313-329
Further subjects:B Developmental Theory
B Practical Recommendation
B Business Ethic
B Cognitive Development
B Economic Growth
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Summary:This paper discusses how to use cognitive developmental psychology to create a business ethics course that has philosophical integrity. It begins with the pedagogical problem to be overcome when students are not philosophy majors. To provide a context for the practical recommendations, Kohlberg's cognitive developmental theory is summarized and then the relationship between Kohlberg's theory, normative philosophy, and teaching is analyzed. The conclusion recommends strategies that should help overcome some of the vexing pedagogical problems mentioned in the first section. In particular, the approach is designed to teach an appreciation for the practical necessity of philosophy in a pluralistic society.
ISSN:1573-0697
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of business ethics
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/BF00381774