Institute for Global Ethics
- Institute for Global Ethics
The Institute for Global Ethics (abbreviated IGE) is a 501(c)(3) nonsectarian, nonpartisan, global research and educational member supported non-profit organization based in Rockland, Maine. It also has affiliate offices in London, England and Vancouver, British Columbia.
History
With initial funding provided by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation [cite news |title=W.K. Kellogg Grant Report |url=http://www.wkkf.org/Default.aspx?tabid=97&CID=2&CatID=2&ItemID=27834&NID=95&LanguageID=0 |accessdate=2008-05-29 ] , the Institute for Global Ethics was founded by Rushworth Kidder in Camden, Maine in 1990. The Institute is dedicated to exploring the idea of shared moral values as well as committed to helping organizations and individuals put those values into practice, finding frameworks that tackle tough issues.
Mission
To promote ethical behavior in individuals, institutions, and nations through research, public discourse, and practical action.
Ethical Fitness®
Through its research, the Institute has developed a decision making framework currently being used by corporations, schools, governments, and organizations worldwide. This process has been trademarked by the Institute under the name Ethical Fitness® [cite news |title=United States Patent and Trademark Office |url= http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=q6so1r.2.1 |accessdate=2008-05-29 ] . This framework is the main pedagogical thrust of Kidder’s book "How Good People Make Tough Choices".
Books
*"Moral Courage" (2005), ISBN 0-06-059154-4
*"How Good People Make Tough Choices: Resolving the Dilemmas of Ethical Living" (1995), ISBN 0-688-13442-4
*"Shared Values for a Troubled World: Conversations With Men and Women of Conscience" (1994), ISBN 1555426034
*"Reinventing the Future: Global Goals for the 21st Century" (1989), ISBN 0-262-11146-2
Other Publications
The Institute has published an electronic weekly newsletter since February 1998 called Ethics Newsline®.
References
External links
* [http://www.globalethics.org/ Institute for Global Ethics]
* [http://www.globalethics.org/newsline/ Ethics Newsline®]
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