Business Ethics, Business and Society, Business and Environment This first edition text presents a philosophical approach to business ethics that radically departs from traditional approaches such as Utilitarianism, Kantianism, or theories of justice and virtue. This American pragmatic approach makes issues of business ethics more relevant and concrete for all dimensions of corporate life. The text discusses the nature of the corporation and its relationship to society, the various environments in which business functions, and specific issues in the contemporary marketplace and workplace.