ABSTRACT: In this paper I attempt to give an account of the moral criticizability of motive by appeal to some insights in semantic theory. I maintain that the actions for which we hold persons ...

Within Christianity, there are several theories of the meaning of the Cross and Resurrection. I think no single theory can fully account for this great mystery, but that each theory gives us a lens ...

Moral Foundations Theory is an effort by several psychologists, the most famous of whom being Jonathan Haidt, to map out the common grammar of human morality, and I find it very interesting, and it ...

Does an education in everyday ethics really require an understanding of moral philosophy? Jef Safi/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND Ethics are increasingly a part of the school curriculum, and practical ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – A University at Buffalo researcher has published a study that uses elements of philosophy, psychology and game theory to develop a model of hypocrisy that helps distinguish genuine ...

There is a big difference between factual statements and statements that express strong emotions or demands (Messerly, 2016). When you claim that something is a fact (for example, "Trees get their ...

Your moral compass, the internal code of conduct that guides your decisions and behavior, is a very personal construct. But what, exactly, guides moral development throughout life? Share on Pinterest ...

In this essay, I’ll try to briefly explain why I believe that the most despised theories in ethics and meta-ethics, respectively, can resolve all of ethics when combined. I have been a utilitarian ...