Fictional Stories With Ethical Content: Guidelines for Using Stories to Improve Ethical Behavior
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-2-2016
Abstract
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. This particular study develops theoretical guidelines for using fictional stories with ethical content (FSECs) as a suitable method for teaching ethics. The FSEC guidelines include a working definition and 5 supporting principles that collectively differentiate FSECs from other forms of fiction that can be used for teaching ethics.
Publication Title
Ethics and Behavior
Volume
26
Issue
7
First Page
545
Last Page
561
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1080/10508422.2015.1081095
ISSN
10508422
Citation Information
Swanson. (2016). Fictional Stories With Ethical Content: Guidelines for Using Stories to Improve Ethical Behavior. Ethics & Behavior, 26(7), 545–561. https://doi.org/10.1080/10508422.2015.1081095