Susan Feiner's paper demonstrates the connection between the inner logic and the concerns of the Hebrew bible, and the central market metaphor of contemporary mainstream economics. They have overlapping concerns, they both establish taboos that are essential to 'right living', and both the bible and public policy seek to sustain the existing social/sexual order. As...

David Wilkinson argues that the impact of settler presence and activity on Aboriginal health status has been profound. In common with similar impacts in other settled countries worldwide, the dislocation and disruption of a 'traditional' way of life, coupled with immersion in an inherently unhealthy 'settled' way of life, has meant Aboriginal people now experience...

This paper by Howard Harris defines ethics as the very practical activity of applying one's chosen values in daily life, thus making an understanding of ethics an essential requirement for any managers, winemakers, engineers, accountants, lawyers or marketers who are trying to live up to the hopes of their professions. The paper describes several factors...

This paper by Glen Lehman explores the liberal logic that is used to promote globalisation, and relies on Charles Taylor's communitarian republicanism to consider how it might be possible to moderate some of its more obvious adverse global effects. More particularly, the article explores liberal and communitarian proposals for reform of global governance beginning with...

This study by Margaret Brown, Justin Beilby and Eric Gargett explores the issues that South Australian general practitioners must consider when introducing advance directives to their patients. There is a lack of information available to assist people to make complex decisions about their dying. General practitioners could assist older patients to understand their choices and...