Born in Denmark in 1943 during its German occupation, Claus Windelev developed an interest in world affairs at an early age, even as the strong morals of his home country made an indelible impression on his psyche. His love for exploring the diversity of human cultures led him to extensive travels around the globe. An engineer by profession, Mr. Windelev is fluent in several languages, as well as being a celebrated painter. Ethics is his first book.