In this episode, we are discussing how to make wise decisions when faced with ethical dilemmas, both in your personal life and in your studies. My guest is Dr. Scott Rae, a distinguished Christian ethicist and professor at the Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Scott is widely recognized for his work in bioethics, business ethics, and moral philosophy from a Christian worldview. He holds a Ph.D. in Social Ethics from the University of Southern California and has authored or co-authored numerous influential books, including Moral Choices and Beyond Integrity. Rae is also a frequent speaker and consultant on ethical issues facing the church, business, and society.

In this podcast we discuss:

How Scott first got interested in learning about ethical reasoning, especially related to business ethics and bioethics
The four ways people answer the “Says who?” question about right and wrong
Finding common ground with others on ethical issues
Scott’s very helpful model of ethical decision making applied to three case studies:
- Navigating your girlfriend’s pregnancy
- Wrestling with honoring your friend vs. confidentiality at work
- Dealing with the challenge of plagiarism at school
Why “inner peace” is not a good guide to ethical decision making
Why we shout at one another so much in our polarized culture today

Resources mentioned during our conversation:

Scott Rae, Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics
Scott Rae, Introducing Christian Ethics: A Short Guide to Making Moral Choices
Scott Rae and Kenman Wong, Beyond Integrity: A Judeo-Christian Approach to Business Ethics
Scott Rae and Kenman Wong, Business for the Common Good: A Christian Vision for the Marketplace
The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity
The Theology of Work Project
The Denver Institute for Faith and Work

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