Two of my previous posts on moral development described the origins and consequences of following inner expectations and others' expectations. We form our inner expectations (conscience, or what we ...
The world’s great problem is a lack of humility. The result is hatred, intolerance and war | Opinion
The moral life unfolds between humility and autonomy. Should we view ourselves as limited dependent beings, who must accept our mortality and fragility? Or should we view human beings as free agents, ...
Happiness and well-being depend on how much volition, choice and control people feel they have over their life—their sense of autonomy. Researchers have acknowledged this connection, but there’s been ...
O’Connell, a case asking how broadly the First Amendment’s church autonomy doctrine – which prevents courts from delving into ...
An important lesson in the moral education of children could be as close as the book in their hands. Stories matter. And they can play a role in shifting the importance of particular moral values in ...
The Big Ideas: Who Do You Think You Are? A conversation with an unhinged Bing made me rethink what gives humans moral value. By Seth Lazar Mr. Lazar is a philosopher. This essay is part of a series ...
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