Morality, Ethics and Gifted Minds explores much of the current wisdom on ethics and morality while developing new perspectives on the ethical dimensions ofhigh ability. Prominent authors from diverse disciplines are brought together, recognizing that no single discipline can capture the essence and entirety of nettlesome, complex, multidimensional moral issues. More specifically, the book explores new dimensions of ethics and morality; magnifies the importance of applying highly intelligent minds to ethical issues while developing ways tostrengthen the ethical awareness of the creative and gifted, and brings diverse, interdisciplinary perspectives to bear on these issues. Features interdisciplinary and well respected contributors Links morality, ethics, and giftedness in a unique way Uses educational tools to solve problems in socioeconomic, political, and cultural arenas INDICE: Connecting Ethics with High Ability.- Ethical Leadership and High Ability.- Long-Term Development of Ethical giftedness, Talent, and Creativity.- The Functioning of Moral Agents in the Word.- Education and Mentorship for the Enhancement of Moral High Ability.- Identity, Moral Choice, and the Moral Imagination.- How the Cultural Commons Nurtures Both Moral Development and Giftedness.- Creativity, Ethics, and Evolution: Creativity for the Twenty-First Century.- The Role of Critical Thinking in ethical Thought and Moral Action.- Brief Synopses of Ethical Perspectives from Diverse Disciplines.- Making Use of Our Cognitive Diversity.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-89367-9
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 385
- Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés