Sustaining the Earth: Case Study: Eco-Village
An examination of a sustainable community called Eco-Village in Ithaca, New York. This community strives to create a human habitat more in harmony with natural processes in which a sustainable lifestyle can be achieved in a cooperative living enviro...
Individual and the Community, The
Philosopher Martha Nussbaum discusses the relationship between the individual self and the community. She maintains that even with a spirit of altruism at work, even with an awareness of and concern for the community and the family unit, it is very ...
Social Responsibility Case Study: Patagonia and Esprit
Patagonia and Esprit have been pioneers in a growing category of companies that have successfully integrated social responsibility with profit. Both companies have prospered in the fiercely competitive garment industry, where consumers have become m...
Giving Back to the Community
This clip explores some of the ways in which a small business can give back to the community, including demonstrating an awareness of environmental concerns and contributing to charities.
Social Responsibility Case Study: "The Little Red Schoolhouse"
This clip profiles "The Little Red Schoolhouse" and the efforts of its owner to improve conditions in the school's community.
Sex and Sexuality: Sexuality Education Debate
While many believe that schools are excellent settings in which to provide information about sexuality, others contend that this kind of subject matter has no place in public schools and is better addressed by families at home. But even when commun...
Aristotle on Man as a Social and Political Animal
Philosopher Martha Nussbaum talks about Aristotle's fundamental belief that human beings are not satisfied unless they are in "...a rich scheme of relationships with other people." Professor Nussbaum explains that Aristotle believed these relations ...
Community and Individual Identity, The
Philosopher Charles Taylor talks about individual identity, particularly as reflected in moral positions of individuals. Professor Taylor explains that what often seems to be the position of the individual alone is actually a position that has, at l...