The paper provides an introduction to Judaism＇s approach to business ethics, in contrast to a contemporary business ethics approach. Following a summary of the key aspects of Jewish business ethics, the case of Agrip...The paper provides an introduction to Judaism＇s approach to business ethics, in contrast to a contemporary business ethics approach. Following a summary of the key aspects of Jewish business ethics, the case of Agriprocessor＇s kosher meat plant is discussed, along with the Jewish response to this scandal. Finally, the implications of what each business ethics system can learn from the other are discussed.展开更多
Educational philosophy and enlightenment have been closely connected through the human pursuit to search for truth and improvement in history. In today＇s world, commercialism and technology have gained and accumulate...Educational philosophy and enlightenment have been closely connected through the human pursuit to search for truth and improvement in history. In today＇s world, commercialism and technology have gained and accumulated enormous power in its impact on human society and consciousness, and have posed serious challenges to the traditional pursuit of enlightenment and philosophical studies. This paper takes a retrospective look of Lao Zi＇s Dao De Jing （Tao Te Jing, 道德经）.1 The discussion provides Lao Zi＇s definition of enlightenment in comparison to the western philosophical tradition and examines his focal concepts of Dao （the Way,道） and Virtue （德）, their relationship as well as the connection with enlightenment and education. In addition, the paper analyzes the insights and meaning Lao Zi＇s thought has for the contemporary philosophers and practices and raises questions regarding the implementation of his philosophy in the classrooms today.展开更多
文摘The paper provides an introduction to Judaism＇s approach to business ethics, in contrast to a contemporary business ethics approach. Following a summary of the key aspects of Jewish business ethics, the case of Agriprocessor＇s kosher meat plant is discussed, along with the Jewish response to this scandal. Finally, the implications of what each business ethics system can learn from the other are discussed.
文摘Educational philosophy and enlightenment have been closely connected through the human pursuit to search for truth and improvement in history. In today＇s world, commercialism and technology have gained and accumulated enormous power in its impact on human society and consciousness, and have posed serious challenges to the traditional pursuit of enlightenment and philosophical studies. This paper takes a retrospective look of Lao Zi＇s Dao De Jing （Tao Te Jing, 道德经）.1 The discussion provides Lao Zi＇s definition of enlightenment in comparison to the western philosophical tradition and examines his focal concepts of Dao （the Way,道） and Virtue （德）, their relationship as well as the connection with enlightenment and education. In addition, the paper analyzes the insights and meaning Lao Zi＇s thought has for the contemporary philosophers and practices and raises questions regarding the implementation of his philosophy in the classrooms today.
