Word: moralizer
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...author condemns Harvard's "interference" in the employee's consideration of the union proposition. Does this author really believe that it is more "moral" to sit back and not fight for an opinion, be that opinion personal or organizational, when the outcome of the battle will definitely affect the lives of 3500 people, eight hours a day, five days a week, 52 weeks a year? The administration's so-called interference is a moral and responsible effort to present the other side of a controversial and significant issue...
...think it is difficult for Robert Stone to make clear moral choices when he has other economic interests to consider," Noah M. Berger '89 told him. "He has a responsibiltiy to explain his interests...
According to Bok' report, every action universities take bears on the moral development of their students: discipline, counseling procedures, even "the standard they achieve in dealing with ethical issues confronting the institution...
Does his support for the ethical education extend beyond the "ability to reason carefully?" He states in his report that the issue of divestment from businesses that profit from the repression in South Africa offers "the ultimate example of the difficulties of trying to demonstrate a serious concern for moral standards." Agreed...
...what is Bok's solution? Not divestment, despite vociferous demands from students, faculty, and alumni. "Campus debate can clarify moral choices and improve the quality of official decisions," Bok says. Harvard has ad-boarded divestment protestors and tolerated South African officials on its campus. Where does Bok show the willingness to be moved by campus debate or moral choice...