Think of a truly good person you know. Do they consult a rule book before acting? Of course not. Their goodness is more embedded in who they are. It is a matter of character. Corporate ethics must try to emulate this. Organisations need to understand that good ethical conduct is not the result of checklists, rules, codes. It requires “Corporate Character”. I’m interested in what this means and how it can be achieved.
About
I’ve been writing about philosophy and ethics in the public square for nearly twenty years. Over that time, I have often crossed paths with those engaged in business ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR). The more I see of it, the more I become convinced that something different, and better, is possible. I have set out my manifesto in this downloadable pamphlet. I’m currently exploring how to make that happen.
I am the author, c0-author or editor of over 20 books including How The World Thinks, A Short History of Truth, The Ego Trick, Freedom Regained and The Edge of Reason. I write for numerous newspapers and magazines including theFinancial Times, the Guardianand Prospect, as well as for the think tanks The Institute of Public Policy Research, Demos and Counterpoint. I was the founding editor of The Philosophers’ Magazine and have a PhD on the philosophy of personal identity. From 2019-2022 I was also Academic Director of The Royal Institute of Philosophy. My personal website is JulianBaggini.com.
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