This volume investigates whether business and business education should be classified as a branch of the humanities or as a distinct, separate discipline. R. Edward Freeman and Thomas Donaldson compile a series of lectures from prominent scholars to examine the moral and intellectual foundations of commerce. The text evaluates the role of values within corporate structures and addresses the criticisms leveled against modern business practices. By presenting diverse viewpoints from leading academics, the editors provide a framework for understanding the intersection of ethical theory and professional practice.

Experts identify this collection as a significant contribution to the discourse on business ethics and the philosophy of management. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for scholars and practitioners interested in the theoretical underpinnings of the field.