This work argues that in the modern world, ethical justification needs to be grounded in rational action for human well-being; and that justifiable professional conduct is not reasonably grounded unless and until it can be related to this basic value. It helps each occupation to identify if it is to provide adequate justification for its conduct and links the relatively recent rediscovery of "ethics" with the continuing significance of the idea of professionalism in modern societies affected by Anglo-American traditions. The work concludes with a proposal for a national standing commission on the professions which could help in strengthening the ethical justification of professional conduct, provided certain conditions are met.
- ISBN10 1840149981
- ISBN13 9781840149982
- Publish Date 28 March 1999
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 20 October 2003
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Ashgate Publishing Limited
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 330
- Language English