In the wake of the still-roiling scandal at Penn State, Team Kenan presents an iThink: An Ethics Cafe discussion on how the chain of command helps—and hinders—moral action. In large institutions, defined procedures and hierarchies create clear guides for action and accountability. But what happens when you aren’t sure the chain of command is working the way it should? Do individuals cede their moral authority to a chain of command, and under what circumstances should people act outside the structures in place? This final iThink conversation of the semester will feature Duke Professor of the Practice and Former Vice President of Public Affairs and Government Relations John Burness.
iThink meets in the Breedlove Room of Perkins Library Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 6-7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
The iThink: An Ethics Cafe series consists of intimate and informal discussion events that focus on a new topic each session and provide an opportunity for undergraduate students to talk about ethics in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Contact Christian Ferney for more information.