Is There a Paradox between Ethics and Happiness? Moral Formation for Lawyers

24 Pages Posted: 2 Nov 2016 Last revised: 6 Jun 2019

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Benjamin V. Madison III

Regent University School of Law

Larry O. Natt Gantt, II

High Point University Kenneth F. Kahn School Law

Date Written: October 22, 2016

Abstract

Explores happiness as a more long-term sense of fulfillment from making decisions consistent with one's moral code. Provides background on the growth of moral psychology and the recognition that approaches can stimulate growth in persons into adulthood. Explores numerous gray area legal ethical scenarios and provides decision-making frameworks the authors have offered as ways to begin dealing with challenges.

Keywords: Ethics, Law, Professional Responsibility, Legal Education, Lawyers, Judgment, Moral Formation, Ethical Formation, Practical Wisdom

JEL Classification: I00, 120, I21, I29, I39, K00, K10, K19, K20, K30, K39, K40, K41, K49

Suggested Citation

Madison III, Benjamin V. and Gantt, II, Larry O. Natt, Is There a Paradox between Ethics and Happiness? Moral Formation for Lawyers (October 22, 2016). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2862601 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2862601

Benjamin V. Madison III (Contact Author)

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Larry O. Natt Gantt, II

High Point University Kenneth F. Kahn School Law ( email )

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High Point, NC 27268
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