EBook For The Ethics of Social Roles 1st Edition By Alex Barber, Sean Cordell

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The social roles we take on—like being a teacher, parent, or friend—affect how we see ourselves and others and guide our ethical choices. While social roles are often discussed in sociology and professional ethics, their deeper ethical importance, or the “ethics of social roles,” has not received much attention in philosophy. Some even see social roles as outdated, believing they encourage people to “stay in their place.” However, this book challenges that idea and argues that social roles are central to understanding ethics.

The book starts with an introduction to help readers new to the topic. Then, fourteen chapters by authors from around the world explore how social roles connect to key issues like teamwork, obligations, happiness, and justice. The chapters are grouped into four parts:

1. History of Social Roles: How philosophers in the past thought about social roles.
2. Normative Power of Roles: Why social roles carry ethical weight.
3. Roles and Institutions: How roles relate to larger systems like schools or governments.
4. Impact on Self and Wellbeing: How social roles shape personal identity and happiness.

This collection highlights why social roles matter and how they fit into our ethical lives.