Fictional Stories with Ethical Content: Guidelines for Using Stories to Improve Ethical Behavior

David Swanson

doi:10.1080/10508422.2015.1081095

Fictional Stories with Ethical Content: Guidelines for Using Stories to Improve Ethical Behavior

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Fictional literature has been used as a pedagogical tool to elevate student awareness and moral reasoning, ultimately helping them to develop sound decision-making skills when they are confronted with ethical situations. However, the use of fiction for teaching ethics is still uncommon, leaving considerable potential for advancement.

Original language	American English
Pages (from-to)	545-561
Journal	Ethics & Behavior
Volume	26
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/10508422.2015.1081095
State	Published - Oct 2 2016

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Psychology
Curriculum and Instruction
Engineering Education

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