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An examination of the unique ethical dilemmas encountered in professional practice in a wide range of professions, including business, law, education, journalism, science, medicine and health care, and politics and government. Critical scrutiny is given to the specialized norms and values that govern professionals in their institutional practices, as well as to those points at which professional ethics conforms to and conflicts with the more general norms of social morality. Additional issues for examination include professional autonomy and self-regulation, the social status and responsibilities of professional expertise, and the unique opportunities for social service provided by professions. Lecture and discussion.
