Problems of Conduct: An Introductory Survey of Ethics by Durant Drake: In "Problems of Conduct," Durant Drake provides an introductory exploration of ethical dilemmas and moral philosophy. The book navigates through various ethical theories, addressing complex questions about right and wrong, personal responsibility, and decision-making in challenging situations. Key Aspects of the Book "Problems of Conduct: An Introductory Survey of Ethics": Ethical Theories: Drake introduces readers to fundamental ethical frameworks and theories that have shaped philosophical discussions about morality. Moral Dilemmas: The book engages with real-life scenarios and thought experiments to encourage readers to contemplate and analyze ethical predicaments. Practical Ethics: Readers gain insights into applying ethical principles to everyday life, fostering a deeper understanding of personal and societal conduct. Durant Drake was an American philosopher and educator known for his contributions to ethics and moral philosophy. His work, "Problems of Conduct," serves as an accessible entry point into the realm of ethical thinking, encouraging readers to reflect on their values and make informed ethical choices.

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Perplexing ethical questions emerge when conducting research involving older adult participants. Fundamental ethical concerns often grappled with include the ability to obtain truly voluntary and competent informed consent, the proper role of surrogate decision making in the research context, and the equitable selection of research subjects. This volume brings to the forefront a discussion of how to encourage essential research specifically designed to benefit older persons while protecting the legal and ethical rights of actual and potential older research participants. Highly qualified and diverse contributors analyze and explain some of the most salient and legal conundrums implicated in the design, conduct, interpretation, and application of research protocols that touch on these problems of aging and the aged.

This edited collection focuses on the virtue theory and the ethics of social science research.

A particularly important component of any research project is its ethical dimensions which can refer to varied categories of practice – from the protection of human subjects involved in medical and social research to the publication of results research. More recently, with the estimation of the possible consequences of the implementation of technology, it is important for today’s researchers to address the standards of scientific practice and avoid unethical behavior. Ethics in Research Practice and Innovation is an essential reference source that discusses current and historical aspects of ethical values in scientific research and technologies, as well as emerging perspectives of conducting ethical research in a variety of fields. Featuring research on topics such as clinical trials, human subjects, and informed consent, this book is ideally designed for practitioners, medical professionals, nurses, researchers, scientists, scholars, academicians, policy makers, and students seeking coverage on the ethical risks and limitations of research practice.