Framing ethical perspectives
Applied ethics refers to the practical applications of the moral principles that govern behavior. Carnegie Council focuses on this field, mostly through the realm of international affairs, by identifying and addressing the most critical ethical issues of today and tomorrow. Our initiatives, content, and experts analyze the way that governments, institutions, and individuals interact and make choices on global issues, such as climate change, emerging technology, and governance.
Featured Applied Ethics Resources
Practical conversations, decision analysis, and more
MAY 10, 2022 • Podcast
Making Decisions When Values Conflict or Are Prioritized Differently, with Paul Root Wolpe
JUL 5, 2023 • Article
A Framework for the International Governance of AI
Carnegie Council, in collaboration with IEEE, proposes a five-part AI governance framework to enable the constructive use of AI.
APR 12, 2022 • Podcast
Surveillance Tech's Infinite Loop of Harms, with Chris Gilliard
In this discussion with Senior Fellow Arthur Holland Michel, Chris Gilliard explains why the arc of surveillance technology and novel AI bends toward failures that ...
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Explore Our Applied Ethics Resources
JAN 21, 2009 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: Is Ethical Capitalism Possible?
How can business models become more sustainable? Fortunately, global human civilization has all the moral tools it needs.
JAN 16, 2009 • Podcast
Global Ethics Corner: Choosing between Markets, Regulation, and Rewards
How can we resolve the financial melt-down and prevent another? Solutions focus on free markets, regulation, or rewards. Perhaps we should balance all three? How?
JAN 8, 2009 • Article
China Rediscovers Ethics in Foreign Policy
As the Chinese gradually rediscover the need to introduce ethical considerations into their foreign policy, what will those considerations be?
JAN 2, 2009 • Podcast
Global Ethics Corner: Morgenthau and the New Administration
Should we observe Morgenthau's principles--avoid the crusading spirit and heed others' perspectives--or is promoting democracy and taking a forceful stand indispensable to U.S. foreign ...
DEC 18, 2008 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Innovations: The New Science of Sustainable Dynamics
The concept of sustainability is used as a policy guide today, but beyond this important sense of applied ethics sustainability must also become a science.
DEC 15, 2008 • Article
Raising the Bar for Hedge Funds: Self-Policing Preferable to Over-Regulation
Calls for strict oversight of hedge funds have grown recently, particularly since the arrest of trader Bernard Madoff and other high-profile fraud cases. While new ...
DEC 15, 2008 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: Raising the Bar for Hedge Funds
Calls for strict oversight of hedge funds have grown recently, particularly since the arrest of trader Bernard Madoff and other high-profile fraud cases. While new ...
DEC 12, 2008 • Podcast
Devin Stewart Interviews Chong-Pin Lin
Dr. Lin discusses Taiwan's current political crisis; relations with China; climate change; the future of democracy in East Asia; what Obama's presidency may mean for ...
DEC 12, 2008 • Podcast
Global Ethics Corner: Robots, the Battlefield, and Ethics
Can intelligent robot soldiers be designed to be more ethical in battle than human soldiers? Would you prefer a robot or a human deciding about ...
DEC 9, 2008 • Podcast
Remix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy
We are harming our children--and almost anyone who creates, enjoys, or sells any art form--with a restrictive copyright system driven by corporate interests. Lessig reveals ...