Morality
Is being virtuous good for you – or just people around you? A study suggests traits like compassion may support your own well-being
Is being virtuous good for you – or just people around you? A study suggests traits like compassion may support your own well-being A new study published in the Journal of Personality suggests that virtues like compassion, patience, and self-control may be beneficial not only for others but also for oneself. The research found that […]
🔬 Science
2 moral actions shape first impressions more than others
2 moral actions shape first impressions more than others Research from the University of Michigan and University of Illinois found that fairness and respect for property are the two moral actions that shape our first impressions more than others. A study involving hundreds of US adults showed that acts involving equality (fairness) and property (respecting […]
📰 News
Treating love for work like a virtue can backfire on employees and teams
Treating love for work like a virtue can backfire on employees and teams Treating love for work as a virtue can backfire on employees and teams by creating unrealistic expectations and moral pressure, leading to burnout and tension within teams. Moralizing intrinsic motivation, where loving one’s job is seen as virtuous, can lead to judgment […]
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Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands
Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands US lawmakers, including six Democratic members of Congress, have told US troops that they can refuse illegal orders, sparking a furious response from President Donald Trump. A survey conducted by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Human Security […]
🏛️ Politics
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 […]
📚 Education
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 […]
🏛️ Politics
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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