Everyday Ethics
An Exception Is Easier to Defend When the Rule Is Clear
Make an exception easier to assess by naming the rule’s purpose, affected people, limits and review point instead of relying on personal discretion alone.
REASONS · VALUES · CHOICES
Everyday Ethics
Untangle an everyday disagreement by identifying the factual claim, the value at stake and the decision people are trying to make.
Everyday Ethics
Disclose a Conflict of Interest Before the Decision Is Made
Make a conflict of interest visible early enough for a fair process, instead of treating disclosure after the decision as sufficient.
Everyday Ethics
A Yes Can Be Voluntary and Still Be Pressured
Examine how a request can leave room for a real refusal by separating the words of agreement from the pressure surrounding the choice.
Everyday Ethics
An Apology Has to Name the Harm Before It Can Repair Trust
Make an apology specific enough to acknowledge the harm, offer a realistic repair and leave the other person free to respond in their own time.
Everyday Ethics
A Default Option Can Influence a Choice Without Saying a Word
Examine how a preselected option shapes a decision, and distinguish a helpful default from a design that makes refusal unnecessarily difficult.
Everyday Ethics
When Does a Favour Become an Obligation?
Examine the difference between gratitude, a freely offered favour and an obligation, using ordinary examples without turning relationships into accounts.
Everyday Ethics
Are You Disagreeing About a Fact, a Value or a Choice?
Untangle an everyday disagreement by identifying the factual claim, the value at stake and the decision people are trying to make.