Journalism Ethics A Philosophical Approach [Paperback]

Since the introduction of radio and television news, journalism has gone through multiple transformations, but each time it has been sustained by a commitment to basic values and best practices.

Journalism Ethicsis a reminder, a defense and an elucidation of core journalistic values, with particular emphasis on the interplay of theory, conceptual analysis and practice. The book begins with a sophisticated model for ethical decision-making, one that connects classical theories with the central purposes of journalism. Top scholars from philosophy, journalism and communications offer essays on such topics as objectivity, privacy, confidentiality, conflict of interest, the history of journalism, online journalism, and the definition of a journalist. The result is a guide to ethically sound and socially justified journalism-in whatever form that practice emerges.

Journalism Ethicswill appeal to students and teachers of journalism ethics, as well as journalists and practical ethicists in general.

Introduction, Christopher Meyers

Part One: Theoretical and Conceptual Foundations

Chapter One: Ethics Theory and Decision-Making
Chapter Introduction
1. An Explanation and a Method for the Ethics of Journalism, Deni Elliott and David Ozar
2. Moral Development and Journalism, Renita Coleman
Chapter Two: History and Justification
Chapter Introduction
1. Journalistic Independence as First Amendment Guarantee and Moral Obligation, Stephanie Craft
2. The Moral Justification for Journalism, Sandra Borden
3. The Search for Global Media Ethics, Herman Wasserman
Chapter Three: What is Journalism? Who is a Journalist?
Chapter Introduction
1. Why Journalism is a Profession, Michael Davis
2. Who is a Journalist? Jay Black
3. The Practice of Journalism: Digital Journalism, Jal“w