3111 - Ethics, Smethics! Ethics in an Age of Lies and Deceit
Course Description
Trump is out. Biden is in. The moral bankruptcy in the White House left for Mar-a-Lago, but the Age of Lies and Deceit continues despite the transition. There will always be liars and cheaters in politics, business, sports, and every other aspect of life. Why do we seem to accept some of it (politicians’ lies, for example), but revolt against other forms of bad behavior (“Me, too”)? This course is not a deep dive into the philosophy of ethics or telling anyone how to behave. Instead, it is practical, down-to-earth, and grounded in current events. It is about recognizing, thinking about, and dealing with ethical issues that affect us all the time. Hopefully, too, it is also about having fun and stimulating “the little gray cells.” Join us for an interactive and engaging discussion, where all opinions, liberal and conservative, are welcome!
Course Outline
Edward F. (Ned) Brooks, DrPH, MBA, retired from university service in 2014, after a long and distinguished career in higher education. From 1972 to 1986, he was Associate Director of UNC’s Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research. In 1986, he joined the University’s administration serving as Assistant, and later as Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs. In 1997, Ned was appointed Associate Provost with responsibilities for the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Public Health, the Health Sciences Library, and seven research centers. He has served as a professor in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and taught leadership and ethics courses in their graduate programs. Ned has taught ethics and leadership at the École des Hautes Études en Santé Publique in Paris since 2011. At UNC, he chaired various boards and departmental committees, most notably, the committee to plan the creation of The Friday Center. He is active in many community and civic organizations.
Notes
This course is in-person, Tuesday, and Thursday, April 11, and 13, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. The fee is $35.00.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation must be received in writing at least one week before the start of classes. You will be issued a refund, less a $10 administrative fee. Contact Student Services at stuserv@unc.edu for more information.
Alternatively, participant substitutions are welcome. If you cannot attend, please contact Student Services with the name of the individuals who will take your place.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, or need further information or assistance, please contact Laura Respess at lrespess@email.unc.edu.