JOUR 1002 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Allan Hubley, Golden Rule, John Stuart Mill

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Journalism and Communication
• Course: JOUR 1002
• Professor: Allan Thompson

Document Summary

Moral reasons- like all humans, we aim to be decent and honest. Practical reasons- ethical behaviour enhances your credibility and acceptance as a journalist. Even more reason for honest journalists to shoulder the responsibility to act ethically. Changes in media landscape demand constant review of ethical standards. Ethical considerations at every turn in journalism. Nuts and bolts of the job and broader questions. Ethics was the study of what is good, both for the individual and society. Not just what is right or wrong, nor what is legal or illegal. About distinguishing among choices, all choices may be morally justifiable, but some more so than others. Imagine yourself in the place of the person you"re reporting on. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Base ethical decisions on the moral midpoint or mean between two extremes.