Discusses the fact that although Jewish (along with Greek ideas) and Christian ideas make up the roots of Western culture, they are hardly mentioned in recent historical textbooks. This shortchanges students because they fail to learn the religious sources of human rights and democracy. (PS)

Arguing that peace education is constrained by adherence to technical reason, the author underscores the need for peace educators and their students to cultivate "moral imagination." Her view of moral imagination is grounded in an understanding of human intersubjectivity and in the ways in which the poor "read" the world.…

Examines three contemporary approaches to moral education, (values clarification, situation ethics, and critical issues), to see how far they satisfy the ideal of open-mindedness. Finds that while all three seek to avoid indoctrination and present different alternatives to traditional moral education with its emphasis on absolute moral values, all…

Only trustees can ensure honesty in intercollegiate athletics. Problems in athletic departments occur for two reasons: powerful coaches go directly to board members to make things happen, or trustees become too enamored of a sport and slide by the president to ensure the program's success. (MLW)

Discusses how conversation about AIDS affects the possibilities of developing a Christian sexual ethic. Examines how the AIDS crisis influences and directs discourse about sex and sexuality, arguing that although safe sex is a legitimate public health concern, it is not the same as a Christian sexual ethic. (GEA)

Discusses the moral nature of the AIDS crisis, finding it to be an occasion for moral responsibility. Examines three moral characteristics of a fidelity-tempered ethic which can serve society as the crisis continues. States that restoration of faithfulness is the best hope for "enduring and overcoming" the crisis. (GEA)

Reviews the arguments of Matthew Arnold, F. R. Leavis, and Louise Rosenblatt for making literature a mainstay of education. Defends the moral and educational value of literature in both its aesthetic and testimonial aspects. (DMM)

Adolescents between 14 and 19 years were polled on self-esteem, sexual attitudes, and sexual behavior. A slightly negative correlation was found between sexual attitudes and premarital intercourse experience. The results are consistent with previous research although the sample consisted of slightly younger and more conservative teenagers than did…

The American Constitution is a secular document, shaped by secular political philosophers, but sanctified with popular attitudes derived from religion, especially from the Protestant impulse. That impulse has imbued the Constitution with the idea of "bettering oneself" and of economic progress, and made it the cornerstone of an American…

Presents general themes for 12 of the 16 weeks in a senior-level ethics course for journalism students at East Carolina University. Indicates that the course has had extra rewards. (JK)

Investigates the values of mass communication students before and after undergoing formal training in mass media ethics. Claims that at the conclusion of the course students had adopted ethical mass media attitudes which incorporate a personal acceptance of democratic principles and a belief in equal rights for all. (MM)

Discusses "Mozert v. Hawkins," pointing out four important factors in the case, and shows the reasonable and reasoned way the judge's final decision was made. (MD)

Argues that scientific approaches to a quality communication environment need to be supplemented by humanistic approaches. Describes and applies four humanistic principles to show how employees contribute to organizational effectiveness. Discusses the policy implications resulting in an organization adhering to these principles. (JD)

Professor John Childs of Columbia University wrote in 1950 that public schools should take an active role in creating a better society. Childs's views are discussed, and some values and behaviors that educators should practice and seek to indoctrinate in their students are explained. (MT)

Reviews a recent court decision in Nebraska regarding the cancellation of a controversial film on the University of Nebraska campus. The film was cancelled after a state senator threatened to close the theater if the movie was shown. The lawsuit alleged the university violated the First Amendment in cancelling the film; the judge ruled for the…