Children's books by successful writers may stimulate young people to think about philosophical questions, prompting lively discussions. Such books not only have literary value but also encourage children to consider matters central to the human condition. Teachers at the intermediate grade level and above can stimulate discussions of ethical…

The quiet, but determined, censorship crisis in Virginia is a good example of the attitudes that produce censorship protests and of the damage that can be done. Although the criticisms have been sincere, they are based on total misinterpretations of the works involved. As may be seen from the excerpts taken from five books under fire, the…

This bibliography cites resource books on the philosophy, purpose and methods of values education. Sources for values education and clarification for children, adolescents and adults are included. Also cited are a workshop guide for the learning of valuing techniques by parents, and a series of curriculum guides designed for a drug abuse…

The document relates the proceedings of the Institute on Human Values in Medicine, which explored issues involving human values (humanities) and medicine. The purpose of the first conference is to investigate some of the questions involving this relationship and to see if there is a need for better interpolation of the knowledge of the humanities…

In an effort to promote and stimulate further dialogue and thought about the role of ethics and religion in the environmental movement, a conference entitled "Ethics for Environment: Three Religious Strategies" was held at the University of Wisconsin--Green Bay in June 1973. Conference participants explored the elements of the Christian…

This group of papers presents the conference reports and discussion topics of the American Orthopsychiatric Association annual meeting. The conference topic was "Dilemma of the Therapist; Practice and Values in a Changing Society." Reports and discussions focused on examining ethical concerns and the dilemmas they pose for therapeutic…

In support of his basic premise that the rise of technology has led to a systematic neglect of essential human values, the author first describes the state of Western civilization prior to 1800. He then traces the growth of modern technology from the industrial revolution through the "neotechnic" phase to the present day "post-industrial" society.…

Anthony Wayne Smith, President, National Parks and Conservation Association (NPCA), delivered this address before the Annual Meeting of The Humane Society of the United States, Newport, Rhode Island, October, 1971. Reviewing the philosophy and activities of the NPCA, he discloses how the wildlife preservation movement of the NPCA needs the help of…

Author stressed the need for a new moral consciousness and the leadership of educators willing to first seek it in themselves. (Author/RK)

This article presents the results of a survey which attempted to determine what television program content is considered inappropriate or offensive by viewers, and what methods should be used to alert viewers to potentially objectionable material. (STS)

In aesthetic experience, we anticipate the freedom and responsibility needed for the creation of a differentiated but integrated society. The author argues that, because art can educate us in moral deliberation, it possesses instrumental moral value. (Author/RK)

Argues that virtues be taught in moral education as motivational concepts of a distinctively moral kind. Believes that this process will link mind, heart and will thereby bind together reason, emotion and action in concrete compartments of behavior. (Author/R K)

Evaluation of the efficacy of a medical intervention requires measurements of both its benefits and risks as compared to those of alternative forms of management. The requisite measurements are more difficult to make than this description suggests, and the accumulation of information is inhibited by certain characteristics of our pattern of health…

A teacher of elementary school physical education presents two techniques used for encouraging moral development in his students: (1) the discussion of moral dilemmas and (2) the selection of teams for volleyball and basketball games on the basis of pregame intrasquad scrimmages rated by sportsmanship. (MJB)

Inquires whether it is feasible, useful and profitable to conceive moral education through the teaching of virtues. Considers some problems involved in presenting virtues. (Author/RK)