Morality
Is it wrong to have too much money? Your answer may depend on deep-seated values – and your country’s economy
Is it wrong to have too much money? Your answer may depend on deep-seated values – and your country’s economy A new study published in PNAS Nexus found that people’s views on having too much money are shaped by cultural and moral instincts, rather than just economic factors. The study surveyed over 4,300 people across […]
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Building a stable ‘abode of thought’: Kant’s rules for virtuous thinking
Building a stable ‘abode of thought’: Kant’s rules for virtuous thinking Immanuel Kant believed that virtuous thinking is essential for a life well-lived, and he identified three simple rules to achieve it: Think for yourself, think in the position of everyone else, and think in harmony with yourself. Kant’s first rule, “Think for yourself,” emphasizes […]
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From ‘Frankenstein’ to ‘Dracula,’ exploring the dark world of death and the undead offers a reminder of our mortality
From ‘Frankenstein’ to ‘Dracula,’ exploring the dark world of death and the undead offers a reminder of our mortality Exploring literary representations of death and dying can help students consider their own mortality and reflect on personal values, different perspectives, and how they want to live. The course “Death, Dying, and the Undead” delves into […]
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4 out of 5 US troops surveyed understand the duty to disobey illegal orders
4 out of 5 US troops surveyed understand the duty to disobey illegal orders A recent survey of US troops found that 4 out of 5 service members understand their duty to disobey illegal orders, and many would be willing to refuse such orders if ordered to harm civilians or engage in other morally reprehensible […]
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How the Catholic Church helped change the conversation about capital punishment in the United States
How the Catholic Church helped change the conversation about capital punishment in the United States The Catholic Church has played a significant role in changing the conversation about capital punishment in the United States over the past few decades, particularly through the work of activists like Sister Helen Prejean. The church’s anti-death penalty teaching, which […]
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