The Ethics Bowl Way: Answering Questions, Questioning Answers, and Creating Ethical Communities

The Ethics Bowl Way introduces the Ethics Bowl to the larger educational community, rewarding participants for working together to bolster arguments and fostering critical thinking, public speaking, and listening skills. It is more productive than debate and fosters responsible, informed citizens.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 06 May 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

The Ethics Bowl Way is a groundbreaking initiative that introduces the Ethics Bowl to the broader educational community, encompassing individuals involved in elementary, secondary, and higher education. This innovative approach to ethical discourse promotes a novel way of engaging in discussions about complex ethical dilemmas. While it shares similarities with debate, where two teams prepare and present arguments on a particular ethical issue, the Ethics Bowl distinguishes itself by rewarding participants not for taking adversarial positions but rather for their collaborative efforts to strengthen each other's arguments. Through the use of insightful questions, seeking greater clarity, and providing thoughtful, reflective, and logical responses, participants are encouraged to work together in a constructive manner. Changing positions is not penalized but rather embraced as a valuable part of the process, fostering civil discourse and critical thinking. Moreover, the Ethics Bowl nurtures public speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills, making it an invaluable tool for personal development.

Ethics Bowl's foremost practitioners explain the reasons why this model is often more productive than debate, as well as how it fosters the qualities that produce more responsible, informed citizens in a democratic society. They also serve as role models for co-workers, family members, and friends, demonstrating the importance of ethical behavior and teamwork. The book provides practical advice for those who participate in Ethics Bowl, including coaches, judges, case writers, and organizers, and offers insights into how the program can be expanded and improved.

Since its inception as a classroom activity, the Ethics Bowl has continuously evolved to become more inclusive, fair, and challenging. It has garnered widespread recognition and support, fostering a sense of ethical responsibility and promoting a culture of dialogue and understanding among individuals from diverse backgrounds. The Ethics Bowl Way serves as a valuable resource for educators, students, and community members alike, as it encourages critical thinking, empathy, and a commitment to ethical principles in all aspects of life.

Weight: 413g
Dimension: 228 x 161 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475861617