In other words, modern societies still speak constantly about “rights,” “justice,” “fairness,” “freedom,” and “dignity,” yet ...

When we look back at the beliefs and practices of our ancestors, we are often shocked at what they found morally acceptable: the public torture of criminals, the trading of slaves, and the subjugation ...

Lawrence Kohlberg's theory on the development of morality has been widely influential in psychology, feminist studies and even in business ethics. Kohlberg's theories can help business owners and ...

A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology suggests that the specific moral language used to ...

Here’s what experts recommend you should do if the signs of moral OCD sound familiar.

A dangerous instinct is on the rise in the Jewish world right now: the belief that we must choose between defending Israel and defending moral clarity. This belief claims that if one acknowledges the ...

Every day we encounter circumstances we consider wrong: a starving child, a corrupt politician, an unfaithful partner, a fraudulent scientist. These examples highlight several moral issues, including ...

In its denial of transcendent values and rights, The New York Times podcast captures a fundamental danger to our republic.

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Schools in England are legally required to promote the moral development of pupils. Unfortunately though, there is little agreement on what this involves. Most people recognise that morality is ...