In his writings on America, Alexis de Tocqueville emphasized the importance of civil associations in fostering social trust, public spirit, and democratic participation. We will discuss how the associations and activities of civil life are distinct from both commercial activity and government activity. Then we will consider the role of nonprofit organizations in civil society. We will discuss how managers in nonprofit organizations might foster and work with civil associations. Migration and Social Responsibility.
Immigration continues to have a profound impact on American cities and institutions.
We will focus our attention on institutions that provide health care and health education. We will discuss whether physicians, nurses, clinics, hospitals, and societies have an ethical responsibility to provide health care for illegal aliens. We will consider in what contexts, if any, the distinction between legal and illegal immigrants makes a moral difference. We will discuss these issues with the help of different ethical frameworks and discourses. To begin, we will consider the nature of the disparities in wealth and health that exist in the world.