John Kleinig est Professeur Émérite de Philosophie dont l'œuvre explore l'éthique et la philosophie du droit. Ses écrits abordent en profondeur les questions morales entourant la justice pénale et les activités policières. Kleinig examine les dilemmes de la justice, la justification de l'usage de la force et les devoirs éthiques qui incombent à ceux qui font respecter la loi. Ses analyses sont provocatrices, incitant à la contemplation de l'interaction complexe entre les fins et les moyens dans l'application de la loi.
Exploring the divine instructions given in Leviticus, this commentary highlights God's promises of forgiveness and life through His presence among His people. It uniquely connects each chapter to the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, including His atoning death and resurrection. Employing ritual analysis, it delves into the theological significance of Leviticus' instructions, concluding each section with insights on Christ's fulfillment and a hymn that encapsulates the theological themes relevant to Christian faith and worship.
Focusing on the ethical dilemmas within the criminal justice system, this book presents a variety of case studies to illustrate key questions faced by students. It encourages critical thinking about morality, justice, and the implications of legal decisions, providing a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in criminal justice ethics.
Focusing on the ethical values essential for police as community servants, this book provides a thorough and philosophically nuanced exploration of police ethics. It systematically examines the principles that guide law enforcement, emphasizing the importance of integrity and accountability in their duties. The comprehensive analysis aims to enhance understanding and foster discussions around the moral responsibilities of police officers in society.
This study is principally concerned with the ethical dimensions of identity management technology - electronic surveillance, the mining of personal data, and profiling - in the context of transnational crime and global terrorism. The ethical challenge at the heart of this study is to establish an acceptable and sustainable equilibrium between two central moral values in contemporary liberal democracies, namely, security and privacy. Both values are essential to individual liberty, but they come into conflict in times when civil order is threatened, as has been the case from late in the twentieth century, with the advent of global terrorism and trans-national crime. We seek to articulate legally sustainable, politically possible, and technologically feasible, global ethical standards for identity management technology and policies in liberal democracies in the contemporary global security context. Although the standards in question are to be understood as global ethical standards potentially to be adopted not only by the United States, but also by the European Union, India, Australasia, and other contemporary liberal democratic states, we take as our primary focus the tensions that have arisen between the United States and the European Union.
The book delves into the complex relationship between the ends and means in policing, questioning whether achieving certain outcomes can justify potentially problematic methods. It presents a nuanced examination of police ethics, challenging conventional views and encouraging readers to reconsider the moral implications of law enforcement practices. Through this exploration, it aims to provide a refined understanding of ethical dilemmas faced by police, ultimately contributing to the broader discourse on justice and morality in society.
Focusing on the value of life, John Kleinig challenges the prevailing negative discourse surrounding contentious issues like abortion and euthanasia. He explores whether life itself deserves affirmation and respect, examining the hierarchy of living beings and the unique claims of human life. By unpacking the complex language surrounding worth, dignity, and rights, Kleinig highlights the varied interpretations of "life." This insightful work appeals to those interested in environmental, animal rights, and bioethical discussions, offering a fresh perspective on valuing existence.
The philosophy of education is an important component of most education courses. The subject is often split into two traditions, one emphasising the use of analytic philosophy, the other engaging in radical social criticism. This book, first published in 1982, brings together the strengths of both traditions and takes stock of the debate. This study provides an interesting introduction to all the major philosophical issues in education which is different to many other works on the subject.
