Suitable for those involved in the study of criminal justice, this book explores the philosophical concepts upon which ethical theory is based and applies these ideas to specific issues and dilemmas within the criminal justice system.

This book acquaints readers with the philosophical concepts upon which ethical theory is based. It applies these ideas to specific issues and dilemmas within the criminal justice system. The authors' ultimate goal is to acquaint the reader with basic concepts of ethics in criminal justice and to train the mind to solve moral issues independently. The Ethical Foundations of Criminal Justice offers a comprehensive definition of ethics, and elucidates its unique language and logic. The book explores the major ethical theories, with extensive excerpts from authorities like Kant, Aristotle, Emerson, and Socrates. Later chapters investigate normative ethics, teleological theories, deonological theories, and the alternative theories of ethics. The authors exhibit the practice of these theories in actual matters of rights, the law, codes of conduct, and the behavior of the courts. The book also address ethics in context of sexual harassment, the environment, civil liability, police corruption, and abuse of police power. The text also includes numerous case studies and references to other relevant works. TOC:Preface.- Unit 1: Preliminaries. What is Ethics or Moral Philosophy?- Unit 2: Normative Ethical Theory.- Unit 3: Topics in the Ethics of Criminal Justice.