Known as “The Ethics Sage” to many with a reputation as an expert in ethics, Dr. Steven Mintz is a Professor Emeritus from Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. He received the Accounting Exemplar Award from the Public Interest Section of the American Accounting Association in 2015. Steve was also recognized by the Public Interest, Ethics and Sustainability Section of the AAA for his Distinguished Service. His blogs were recognized as one of the top 30 best in the ethics space. Steve shares insights into ethics in society through www.ethicssage.com. Steve was a recipient of the Carl Menconi Ethics Case Writing Competition in 2025 that is presented by The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business (IMA).
Recent Blogs
Has America Become a More Racist Country?
Has Social Engineering Gone Too Far? Let me answer my own question at the start. America is not an inherently racist country, but it has followed racist policies in the past. America is not a racist country, in part because it would…
The psychology of ghosting
Ghosting and Civility The psychology of ghosting involves a fear of confrontation, poor communication skills, and avoidance of emotional discomfort. It is a self-preservation tactic used to escape awkward or difficult situations without having to directly communicate feelings. I have previously blogged about the ethics…
Blame the Decline of Civility on the Dems and Republicans
Characteristics of Civility I have blogged before about the decline of civility in society. I always begin those blogs with the following statement: By age sixteen, George Washington had copied out by hand 110 Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and…
The Philosophy of Ethics
Words of Wisdom from the Ethics Sage Do you care about others, or are you a selfish individual? Do you accept responsibility for your actions or blame others for bad things that happen to you? Do you love others unconditionally or expect…
Is There a ‘Best’ Way to Teach Ethics?
Ethical Relativism: A Cautionary Tale I have blogged before about the importance of teaching ethics to youngsters and college students. There are so many activities that occur in our lives that challenge us to distinguish between ‘right’ and ‘wrong.’ We need a…
The Role of Conscious Capitalism in Ethical Capitalism
Core Principles of Ethical Capitalism To understand the concept of Ethical Capitalism, we have to first consider concepts such as Conscious or Responsible Capitalism. Conscious or Responsible Capitalism is a philosophy that integrates social and environmental well-being with traditional profit-driven business models. It proposes…
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