
Ethics are a set of moral principles that govern a person’s or group’s behavior. My undergraduate university encouraged students to explore ethics in its mission statement by asking the question, “How ought we to live?” Many of you can relate to the experience of sitting in a classroom and debating the most ethical course of action for various scenarios.
Some of you who are pursuing your O&P education may even be performing similar exercises right now. When we are confronted with these challenges in our daily lives, the “right” course of action may be complicated by matters of financial security, competing loyalties, and a host of other grey areas.
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