Ethics are more than a personal philosophy. From the crimes of Bernie Madoff to the accusations of war crimes and torture to the massive greed-inspired fraud perpetrated by the financial institutions around the world, this new edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Understanding Ethics, Second Edition, helps clarify the history and evolution of ethics and their application to real life in the twenty-first century. Covers ethics in such hot button topics as politics, war, medicine, and business and finance. Features up-to-date ideas on ethical behavior on the Internet when dealing with privacy issues. Discusses the personal ethics surrounding reproductive issues.