Social Work Ethics

Marcus Aurelius's timeless insights into human behaviour show that 2000 years on, not much has changed in the workplace and we could all do well if we focus on what we can control and worry less about things we can't. As head of the Roman empire, he encountered his fair share of difficult people, frustrating situations and political infighting. In Meditations, Marcus Aurelius encouraged us to accept other people's inevitable shortcomings, make the most of our short life, resist the temptations of fame and flattery and, when things get too much, take a cosmic perspective of our existence.

Master person-centered gerontology and ethical social work to empower aging populations facing complex trauma and grief. Whether you are commuting to a demanding clinical placement or seeking calm, practical guidance for daily caregiving, this audio guide transforms theory into real-world impact...

Bloomsbury presents How to Be a Social Worker: Developing Your Professional Identity by Priscilla Dunk-West read by Esmee Cooke When studying social work, it can be difficult to find the time to step back and think about what it actually means to be a social worker. Now in its third edition, How...

Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals (1785) is the first of Immanuel Kant's mature works on moral philosophy and remains one of the most important in the field. Kant examines the core concepts and principles of moral theory, showing that they are normative for rational agents. He aspires to lay bare the fundamental principle of morality and prove that it applies to us. Kant offers the argument that the rightness of an action is determined by the character of the principle that a person chooses to act upon.