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Ethics for the Real World
Ronald A. Howard
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"Ethics for the Real World" offers a practical framework for navigating moral dilemmas in daily life. Stanford professor Ronald Howard's step-by-step approach helps readers craft their own ethical code, turning abstract principles into actionable decisions. What would your life look like with unwavering integrity?

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When Your Conscience Speaks-Will You Listen?

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You're at the office. Your boss asks you to inflate the quarterly projections "just a little" to impress the board. It's not technically lying, right? Just optimistic forecasting. Everyone does it. Your mortgage payment is due, your kid needs braces, and this job is the best thing that's happened to your career. What do you do? Most of us face dozens of these micro-moments daily-small compromises that seem harmless in isolation but gradually reshape who we become. We tell ourselves we're good people, yet 97% of us consider ourselves trustworthy while only 75% say the same about those around us. This gap isn't accidental. It reveals our remarkable talent for justifying our own ethical lapses while judging others harshly for identical behavior. The difference between living with integrity and slowly eroding into someone you don't recognize often comes down to whether you've developed practical skills for navigating these everyday dilemmas.

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The Slippery Slope Starts With Good Intentions

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The Mental Maps That Keep Us Honest

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Building Your Moral Operating System

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From Knowing to Being - The Practice of Wisdom

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