This volume will allow the professional and student to work towards a more responsible and responsive museum community. This textbook considers exhibition development from an integrated approach from theory to practice. In 1996, the cma board called for an updated document. Pdf from the icom code of ethics towards a new museum ethics. Moreover, the volume feels the pulse of the debate on heritage ethics by discussing timely issues such as access, acquisition, archaeological practice, curatorship, education, ethnology, historiography, integrity, legislation. Museum ethics considers the theoretical and practical elements of the philosophy of conduct in relation to critical contemporaty issues and museums. Department of archives, library science and museum studies. In everyday use, the word theory often means an untested hunch, or a guess without supporting evidence. The specific conflictexperience from which the practical need for a moral theory. In the museum world ethics are generally seen as a set of guiding principles of good practice that museum professionals are. This chapter of the teaching guide introduces three central. Case studies, a discussion of ethical theory, and a diverse range of perspectives on specific topics give students the tools needed to address ethical situations in business and challenge them to think for themselves.
Cultural heritage ethics provides cuttingedge arguments built on case studies of cultural heritage and its management in a range of geographical and cultural contexts. Ethical theories present a situation where one will have to make a decision, one that affects other individuals and their own interests one has chance to see that its like to remove empathy from decisions as natural course, as a hypothetical. Museum educators have a solid grounding in the history, theory, and practice of the disciplines relevant to their institutions. The aam code of ethics for museums the aam code of ethics for museums promulgates the ethical principles that all museumsregardless of type or sizeand museum professionals are expected to.
Pdf ethical theory as social practice researchgate. Tests of an ethical theory tested against conventional morality if it seriously contradicts it in many places, it is questionably correct corrects conventional morality makes it consistent and coherent supplements conventional morality where intuition fails, e. The resulting cmaethical guidelines 1999owes a significant debt to the ethics committee and to many other museum association ethics. Such theories arise in religion, spiritual traditions, philosophy, social politicalhistorical systems, literature and the humanities, social and cultural movements, and pop psychologies. Ethical theory and moral practice comparing and integrating biological and cultural moral progressmanuscript draftmanuscript number. Moral theory and practice is an article from international journal of ethics, volume 1. A number of developments in the museum movement during the last few years have forced museums to give greater attention to ethical issues. In an ongoing and ethical manner, collect data from and about visitors to measure learning and document the impact of the museum experience. The new museologys aim to link theory and practice is evident even if not fully. New museum theory and practice an introduction edited by janet marstineiii new museum theory and practicei to ma. Ethical theory and its application to contemporary.
While promoting the value of ethical theory and practice in museums. Meals and meters in migrants diabetes tactics, medical anthropology quarterly, 2012, 26, 4, 518wiley online library. Theories there is not much literature about this in and applications to museum practice is one of norway, but a significant. It explores the history of museums and their role in society, as well as the activities they engage in, including. Some theoretical issues valon lluka, mba banka ekonomike, prishtina abstract ethics can be defined as a process of evaluating actions according to moral principal of values. The relationship between ethics theory and morality. Museum ethics represent more than the avoidance of contractual or legal liability or the particulars of a code of conduct. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Philosophical ethics is the study of what makes something moral or ethical, good or right, and unethical or immoral, bad or wrong. Ethical theory and its application to contemporary business practice. Codes of ethics and museum research journal of conservation. Different research studies have proposed different models to conceptualize and guide ethical decisionmaking in public relations.
Commonly we speak of people being ethical or moral to mean good or right and unethical and immoral to mean wrong or bad. This article represents a search for a different analytical language through which anthropology can engage with human rights. He rejects the dualistic framework of kants ethics. Divine command absolutist theory of ethics thiroux and krasemann, 2009. The varieties of ethical theories given at buffalo psychiatric center march 27, 1979 by richard t. Through twentyseven chapters by an international and interdisciplinary group of academics and practitioners it explores contemporary museum ethics as an opportunity for growth, rather than a.
Aam promulgates a set of core standards called the characteristics of excellence and shares best practices in the form of books, trainings, and networking opportunities. Kant distinguished between the phenomena world, which can be sensed and experienced by humans, and the noumena, or spiritual world, which is inaccessible to humans. Within human history and continuing into present times, we. Critical ethnographies of right to health discourse and practice can enlighten us, and help us enlighten scholars in other fields, to the complexity, messiness, and mushiness sen 2009 of this right, especially in the context of advocacy on unauthorized immigrants behalf. But for scientists, a theory has nearly the opposite meaning. In childrens museums, the needs and interests of the audience, the motivation to learn, and empowerment of the visitor through contact and direct experience with objects are as important as subject or content focus. The varieties of ethical theories, buffalo psychiatric center, march 27, 1979. Ethical theories two types of ethical theories i teleological theories value based theories an act is morally right if it promotes the good or what has value. The study covers a range of exhibitions, collection care of exhibits, exhibition evaluation and administration, content and text development for exhibitions and computer usage. Theories of ethics thomas lombardo within human history and continuing into present times, we.
An exploratory research study of the relevance of museum studies curriculum to museum professionals redell renetta hearn syracuse university follow this and additional works at. A code of ethics is a statement of shared values that informs museum behavior and practice so as to maintain integrity and warrant public confidence. Excellence in practice museum education principles and. An anthology of readings, legal perspectives, and cases in business ethics. Rescuing maasai girls from early marriage, american anthropologist, 2011, 1, 4, 632wiley online library. Ethical theory influences how people view their professional.
Practical ethics and the contemporary museum new document. Perhaps, some of them obtain both, but every time it could have roused ethical. Follett faces up to this problem by acknowledging, with a sense of realism, that professionals are eager for large incomes, but pointing out that they have other motives too and, in practice, are often willing to sacrifice a good slice of income for the sake of those other. This effort is intended to contribute to what is an expanding range of ways in which anthropologists conceptualize, advocate for, and critique contemporary human rights. Ethical theory and business provides students with a strong understanding of ethics in business.
This article examines the relevance of modern moral philosophy to education, with particular reference to special educational needs. Common ethical theories originating in the traditions of philosophy are considered to be limited as guides to practice decisions. Museum collections management and care graduate certificate. Theories of ethics center for future consciousness. Making ethical ideas accessible to school college students. Yet, while laws control human activities and define methods of compliance, ethics define standards of integrity and competence beyond that required by law edson 2007. The alliance recognizes the great diversity of the museum field and the importance of the ethical codes, standards, and best practices developed. You should not regard this as a substitute for buying the book, but it may be a useful resource sometime when you want to check something in. Museum ethics considers the theoretical and practical elements of the philosophy of conduct in relation to critical contemporary issues and museums.
S museums and code of ethics for museums provide the foundation for museum excellence. Governance ethics is a tranquil, if not somnolent, topic with few headlines, sparse litigation, negligible activity in congress or in national or international organizations and few debates in the professional literature. Students will understand many of the key ethical, legal and social issues related to information technology and how to interpret and comply with ethical principles, laws, regulations, and. While promoting the value of ethical theory and practice in museums, edson tackles several key controversies and also corrects a number of prevailing misconceptions about museum ethics, such as the difference between soc. Part of the cultural resource management and policy analysis commons, and the curriculum and instruction commons. Engaging ethical theory as social practice at a tel aviv open clinic, medical anthropology quarterly, 2011, 25, 3, 303wiley online library. This article focuses on the need to develop ethical theory appropriate to the moral nature of social work practice. Where moral philosophers explore the tension between utilitarian and deontological reasoning, they often consider the balance between the rights of the individual and the benefits or costs for the majority. Can ethical theory in this sense function as an action guide to moral practice. This volume is a guide to the difficult ethical questions museums work entails. The new edition features expanded coverage of ethical theory to incorporate more alternative perspectives on normative ethical theory.
Habermas argues that his ethical theory is an improvement on kants ethics. Make ethical ideas accessible to students with a clear presentation, ethics. In her essay south asian heritage and archaeological practices. Theory and research learning theory and research have long been the province of education and psychology, but what is now known about how people learn comes from research in many different disciplines.
Pdf this article represents a search for a different analytical language through which anthropology can engage with human rights. Usefulness of ethical theories university of kansas. Ethical theory and business practice 1 introduction 1 fundamental concepts and problems 1 morality and ethical theory 1. This text offers both a clear and thorough introduction to normative ethical theory and an extensive survey of moral issues that show how ethical theory is applied in practice. Art museum texts as ethical guides, in the routledge companion to museum ethics, ed. A theory is a wellsubstantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that can incorporate laws, hypotheses and facts. Theory and comply with educates readers about ethical idea and has them apply what they research to specific primary and trendy moral points lying, dishonest, establishing ethical enterprise practices, honoring ethical obligations in medicine, and so forth. Theory and practice educates readers about ethical theory and has them apply what they learn to specific classic and contemporary moral problems lying, cheating, establishing ethical business practices, honoring ethical obligations in medicine, etc. All persons active in museum matters, whether custodian, curator, or trustee have an ethical obligation to the museum profession and the public.
Archambault, ethnographic empathy and the social context of rights. Morality and law 4 the rule of conscience 6 approaches to the study of morality and ethical theory 7 relativism and objectivity of belief 8 moral disagreements 11 the problem of egoism normative ethical theory 18. Routledge companion to museum ethics is a theoretically informed reconceptualization of museum ethics discourse as a dynamic social practice central to the project of creating change in the museum. Throughout the centuries people were trying to choose between profit and moral. Of these, the different definitions and priorities held by practitioners around the globe continue to. Examines history, theory, practice, ethics, and current problems of collecting and displaying art and artifacts to the public.
Slide 1 introductory slide ethical theories provide part of the decisionmaking foundation for decision making when ethics are in play because these theories represent the viewpoints from which individuals. In practice, ethical discourses in the two areas dramatically differ. Museology or museum studies is the study of museums. On the contrary belief, one should not be confused with the meaning of morality and ethical theory. Within ethical dualism, the goal of ethicsof leading the good lifeis to pursue what is.
Code of ethics for museums, american association of museums, 2000. As the national organization representing museums of all kinds, we bring together museum professionals in order to formulate voluntary ethical guidelines, standards and best practices that inform museum operations. Paint pot angel by banksy, bristol city museum and art gallery. Questions about ethical issues are often confused by reference to law.
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