Warns that the lessons of Abscam--innocence by reason of stupidity or irresponsibility--are bad ones for our students. (JL)

Although often represented in movies and on television, West Point's most frequent and influential appearance in popular culture has been in children's literature, most notably in juvenile series books. (HOD)

The ways in which ethical aims have guided social inquiry are considered historically. The writings and contributions of various social philosophers are cited. (JN)

The author outlines Skinner's psychological theories on the nature of man, freedom and dignity, cause and effect, values and morality, and the evolution of cultures. Suggesting that Skinner's views don't explain but only mirror our materialistic society, he recommends a new cognitive-humanistic psychology as more useful. (SJL)

This paper discusses the problem of the value of the individual child, particularly the handicapped child who will never be able to compensate society for the resources devoted to caring for and teaching him/her. Attention is first given to secular arguments on human value, then to observations drawn from Christianity. (Author/SJL)

Intrinsic (or fundamental) values and the freedom to choose among them are discussed in terms of cultural pluralism. (JMF)

Contests the frequently espoused critique of Beaumont and Fletcher's work as morally irresponsible through an analysis of their play, "The Maid's Tragedy." Proposes that it achieves emotional and moral profundity emanating from a complex moral vision. Analyzes the play's philosophical intention and reveals the dramatic discovery of truth…

In this presidential address to the 32nd Kappa Delta Pi convocation in April, 1980 the author challenges educators to model the ideals of justice, integrity, and intellectual excitement for their students. (SJL)

Discusses a number of topics, including recent changes in attitudes toward children's books, issues involved in book censorship, and the author's reactions to literature and to other authors' intentions in writing. (GT)

Sketches are given of convention activities of the Eastern District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in the years 1925 through 1929. (JD)

Kohlberg's developmental theory of moral reasoning postulates a supreme form of moral thinking, Stage Six, based on a principle of justice which provides consistent and universalizable moral judgement. This paper criticizes Kohlberg's formulation on philosophical and psychological grounds. (Author/SJL)

Presents some fundamentals concerning the question of ethical responsibility in human communication. Develops a perspective for dealing with the moral questions of human communication within the context of "the humanities in a technological age" and discusses some practical implications of that perspective. (JMF)

Expresses the opinion that the electronic media has emancipated man from natural law and, thus, enabled him to be dispensed from the moral law. (JMF)

The ethical standard that is provable is equal rights: specifically, that every individual has a right to his life, liberty, and property, limited only by the equal rights of others. Available from the American Journal of Economics and Sociology, 50 East 69th Street, New York, New York 10021; single copy $3.00. (Author/MLF)