1. Ethics

2. “A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world.”
Albert Camus, French Novelist, Essayist, and Playwright

3. What are Ethics?
A system of principles of right and wrong that govern human conduct.

4. Why Should We Care About Ethics?
For our own benefit
We owe it to others who behave ethically toward us
Social glue that keeps society together
Payoff—more cohesive, caring society

5. Different Approaches Ethical relativism Universalism Utilitarianism
Cultural relativism
Universalism
Categorical imperative
Utilitarianism
Situational Ethics

6. Ethical Dilemmas
Small Group Work

7. How do ethics apply to public speaking?

8. Guidelines for Public Speakers
Be truthful
Show respect for the power of words
Invoke participatory democracy
Demonstrate tolerance for cultural diversity
Treat people as ends, not means
Provide good reasons

9. Ethical norms for listeners
Be civil
Take responsibility for choices
Stay informed
Speak out when being misinformed or mislead
Be aware of your own biases

10. Plagiarism
Stealing the ideas of others and presenting them as your own

11. Types of Plagiarism
Total rip-off
Partial rip-off
Accidental rip-off

12. How to Avoid Plagiarism
Do your own work!
Don’t put off writing your speech to the last minute
Give credit to sources orally
Don’t let ideas become disassociated from their source

13. Ethical Scenarios
Case 1: You are assigned by your teacher to speak for a position you fundamentally oppose on a question about which you hold strong moral beliefs, such as abortion or gay rights. What should you do?

14. Small Group Work
Complete Exercise 2 on page 110
Cases A, B, and C