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Decision

How do we figure out what are good and bad, right and wrong, better and worse decisions? Try on different moral frameworks for ethical decision-making.
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The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of solidarity with other humans.

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Albert Schweitzer, French Polymath & Nobel Prize Winner

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Theme: DecisionsType: Introductory

Introduction To Decision Stories

How do we make ethical decisions in a context of uncertainty? Understand how purpose can serve as a compass for ethical decision-making.

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Theme: DecisionsType: Core concepts

How Do We Make Decisions?

Mental shortcuts lead to biased decision-making. 'Fast thinking' can help us make quick decisions, and it can lead to error in judgement, especially when it comes to moral decisions.

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Theme: DecisionsType: Core concepts

Logics For Deciding Who Gets What

How do we divide resources justly? Explore the concept of "distributive justice" and other logics that can help us make decisions about how to allocate resources fairly.

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Theme: DecisionsType: Core concepts

Making Ethical Decisions

Explore six ethical lenses that can help us surface our default logics and offer alternative ethical frameworks for decision making.

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Theme: DecisionsType: Case study

Four Case Studies of Decision-Making

A series of mini-case studies. Read about the experiments of four different organizations who align decision making with their values and purpose.

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Theme: DecisionsType: Generative

Make Your Own Case Study

Download the worksheet and critically examine a recent decision. What logics & lenses were at play? What would happen if you tried on different distributive logics and ethical lenses?

Decision stories podcast

Ultimately philanthropy comes down to lots of everyday decisions about how to give, distribute, and govern resources. The choice is a question of moral purpose and values. Consider what shapes ethical decision-making.
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