If introspection and casual observation were enough to answer the questions of interest to psychologists, there would be no need for a science of psychology. However, casual observation is subject to a variety of limitations, biases and errors of judgment that may sometimes lead us to hold beliefs that are untrue. (See “Thinking and Problem […]
Being a psychologist has its pitfalls, particularly when meeting new people. When the reply to the question “What do you do for a living” is “Psychologist”, people typically become a little uncomfortable and mumble something like “Oh my-I bet you can tell things about me that I don’t even know” or “You know, I have […]
When the ancient Greek philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle wanted to know what was “good” they appealed to the function or purpose of a thing. For example, a good strategy is one that wins, or a a good racehorse is one that is fast. Using the Greek method, we will try to answer […]
Part 1: Module 1 Learning Targets This module defines morality and discusses how morality applies to business ethics. It then describes different moral philosophies that help explain how and why people make different moral decisions when faced with the same dilemma. Finally, the module provides insight into the relevance of case analysis for discussion of […]