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Ethics Encyclopedias and Journals

Ethics, Science, Technology, and Engineering: A Global Resource
This work considers both the professional ethics of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised by science and technology in an increasingly complex and global society.
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Holbrook, J. Britt, editor. Ethics, Science, Technology, and Engineering: A Global Resource, 2nd ed., vol. 1, Macmillan Reference USA, 2015. Gale eBooks, link.gale.com/apps/pub/4PCV/GVRL?u=jesuiths&sid=bookmark-GVRL. Accessed 27 Nov. 2022.

New Catholic Encyclopedia This link opens in a new window
This 15 volume, second edition features revised and new articles. Among the 12,000 entries in the encyclopedia are articles on theology, philosophy, history, literary figures, saints, musicians and much more.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy This link opens in a new window
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy organizes scholars from around the world in philosophy and related disciplines to create and maintain an up-to-date reference work

Encyclopedia of Environmental Ethics and Philosophy
Examines the philosophical and ethical issues underlying contemporary and historical environmental issues, policies, and debates. Covers concepts, institutions, topics, events and people, including global warming, animal rights, environmental movements, alternative energy, green chemistry, industrial ecology, and eco-sabotage.
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Callicott, J. Baird, and Robert Frodeman, editors. Encyclopedia of Environmental Ethics and Philosophy, vol. 2, Macmillan Reference USA, 2009. Gale eBooks, link.gale.com/apps/pub/1QWT/GVRL?u=jesuiths&sid=bookmark-GVRL. Accessed 27 Nov. 2022.
Christian Bioethics
"Christian Bioethics is an interdenominational journal exploring the content-full commitments of the Christian faiths with regard to the meaning of human life, sexuality, suffering, illness, and death within the context of medicine and health care.

SIRS Issues Researcher This link opens in a new window
Great for finding pro and con arguments. Find news, background information, statistics, and analysis on 350+ leading contemporary social issues.
Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context This link opens in a new window Opposing Viewpoints in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's social issues.
ProCon.org This link opens in a new window
Owned by Britannica, ProCon presents the pro and con arguments to debatable issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, freely accessible way.

Searchable Catechism
Use the search bar in the top right to search for your subject in the Catechism, the authoritative teaching of the Catholic Church.
US Conference of Catholic Bishops
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is an assembly of the hierarchy of bishops who jointly exercise pastoral functions on behalf of the Christian faithful of the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The Holy See
Find encyclicals, messages, speeches and more.
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https://www.vatican.va/content/vatican/en.html

Commonweal (Magazine)
Left leaning Catholic magazine. This is accessed through Academic Search Premier. Scroll down to the "Search Within Publication" box and enter your topic search terms.
America Magazine (Jesuit Magazine)
Jesuit magazine publication. This is accessed through Academic Search Premier. Scroll down to "Search Within Publication" box and enter your search terms.

Ethics Bites
Short podcasts covering various ethical dilemmas.
Moral Maze (BBC)
Podcasts covering the moral issues behind current news stories.
Ethics Unwrapped
Video series on current ethical issues.

Markkula Center for Ethics (Santa Clara)
Found blogs, articles, videos, and podcasts on various ethical issues.