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 ...

Among the myriad perplexities of our recent presidential elections is the apparent paradox by which a voter base presumably made largely of moral individuals voted in droves for a candidate who has ...

Conceptual frameworks drawn from theories that have shaped the study of ethics over centuries can help us recognize and describe ethical issues when we encounter them. In this way, a basic grasp of ...

As a coach and consultant, I have seen how unclear self-awareness can lead people to feel voiceless and/or compelled to follow orders without question. This article explores how self-dignity, morality ...

This is the second in a two-part series on morals. You can read the first one here. How do I teach students about morality when I’m not perfect? You can turn that concern into a challenge to do better ...

A research study presented at the convention of American Psychological Association showed that great presidents tend to be stubborn, disagreeable and extraverted, while being low on ...

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found it harder and harder to apply moral reasoning to any situation that actually needs it. So I've pretty much given up on it. Of course, I still don’t do grossly immoral ...