Program Overview

Program Overview

The Program in Ethics in Society, operating under the umbrella of the Bowen H. McCoy Family Center for Ethics in Society, is designed to foster scholarship, teaching, and moral reflection on fundamental issues in personal and public life. Grounded in moral and political philosophy, the program extends its concerns across a broad range of traditional disciplinary domains.

What You'll Study

The program is guided by the idea that ethical thought has application to current social questions and conflicts, and it seeks to encourage moral reflection and practice in areas such as business, international relations, law, medicine, politics, science, and public service.

Degrees Offered

• Minor
• Interdisciplinary Honors

Program Details

The program operates under the School of Humanities and Sciences and is part of the Stanford University academic offerings. It aims to provide students with a deep understanding of ethical issues and their applications in various fields.

Research Areas

The program's research areas include, but are not limited to, moral and political philosophy, with applications in:

• Business
• International relations
• Law
• Medicine
• Politics
• Science
• Public service

Academic Affiliation

The Program in Ethics in Society is affiliated with the School of Humanities and Sciences at Stanford University. It is part of the broader academic offerings of the university, designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in ethics and its applications.