Why the science of applied ethics?

The science of applied ethics deals with the practical assessment of human actions. The focus is on the following questions:

• What is right, what is wrong?
• Which actions are morally justifiable and which are not?
• And what are the consequences for individuals, companies and society?

Typical subject areas in the sciences of applied ethics are

• Business ethics: dealing with profit maximization, corporate social responsibility, fair wages
• Bioethics: questions about abortion, euthanasia, reproductive medicine and genetic engineering
• Animal ethics: Moral evaluation of animal experiments or factory farming
• Environmental ethics: responsibility towards nature, the climate and future generations
• Technology and digitalization ethics: dealing with artificial intelligence, data protection or surveillance
• Global ethics: justice in world trade, international solidarity, human rights

Specialists in the science of applied ethics often work in interdisciplinary projects, on advisory committees or in policy development. They help to analyze complex moral issues and develop viable solutions.

This content of the science of applied ethics is an integral part of many courses of study or further education in philosophy, social sciences or ethics. However, the focus can vary depending on the school and course.

Important: Each school determines the specific content individually. Our contact form will help you to obtain binding information on the desired training. The question will be forwarded directly to the relevant school.