Globalization and Political Ethics

Rational exercise of our responsibility requires us to relate the globalization process to the ends and purposes that properly befit human life and human community. Economic 'ends' are merely the 'means' to ends of a higher order, which can only be specified in terms of moral duty and ethical purpose. The contributors to this book explore political—ethical issues of globalization, including terrorism, institutional change and distribution in the world economy, the role of the United Nations...