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Thomas Nagel | Ruthlessness in Public Life
Nagel discusses the effects of public roles on personal morality and determines that a depersonalization of, or moral insularity from, one's behavior can occur when people act as agents of a larger institution. He presents the theory of obligation as a way to understand this moral peculiarity, analyzes personal and public morality of outcomes and morality of actions, concluding that personal moral restraints can guide public life even with its more impersonal and impartial goals.
-According to Nagel, acting in an official capacity can encourage a release from the ___________ experienced in personal life.
Demographic Variables
Characteristics used to segment populations for the purpose of analysis, such as age, race, gender, income, and education level.
Sociocultural Factors
Elements that influence social behavior and interactions, including cultural norms, traditions, beliefs, and social structures.
Gender Balance
The equal representation or distribution of individuals of different genders in a particular setting or activity.
Macro
Pertaining to large-scale or general analysis, often used in social work to refer to interventions at the community or policy level.
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