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Articles on Morals
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A philosopher argues that wearing masks could be tied to living up to the standards of one's social group and recognizing that could help in persuading anti-maskers.
Psychologists have identified the characteristics of 'moral rebels' who make the tough choice to stand up for their principles in the face of negative consequences.
One person’s stockpiling can mean another one’s shortage. A philosopher reminds us of our social and moral obligations at this time.
What makes an action 'good' or 'evil'? And are there situations under which lying for a job interview might be justified?
When we argue, it's far too easy to mistreat others. This is why it's important to follow certain norms of argument, remain open-minded and remember what's morally at stake.
The protests in Hong Kong have led to clashes between Chinese students here in Australia. What is it that makes those from mainland China so patriotic towards their country and leadership?
Most people follow some form of moral code, but to what extent they abide by these rules does differ in various situations.
God only started watching over us quite recently, according to a new study that analysed 414 societies from 30 world regions.
Beautiful people tend to lead more charmed lives. Could their attractiveness also color their views on issues like abortion, premarital sex and gay marriage?
As fictional inventors make terrible choices on the big screen, real-world tech innovators can learn from their example how not to make the same kinds of ethical mistakes.
To grasp how extraordinary evils are often committed by ordinary people, we need to consider how we define evil, and most importantly, whom we consider to be the agents of evil.
Think you are a moral person? Research shows that we are often prone to act immorally when we think we're moral.
While people often want to cheat in certain cases if it would benefit them, they also want to think of themselves as honest. Here are three steps to stay honest while filing taxes.
Imagine being one of the last few people alive. Would that make it ok to destroy the natural world? This thought experiment reveals the true value of nature, beyond the benefits to humans.
Schools have a duty to teach children morality, but which moral values should they teach?
Robots have already learned to cheat when playing games. How do we teach them morals if we want them more involved in our everyday lives?
Emeritus Archbishop Desmond Tutu embraces everything noble in Aristotelian virtue ethics and African philosophical systems alike.
Shortages negatively affecting ability to care for patients
A new study suggests that distorted moral cognition is what set terrorists apart from the rest of us.
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Professor of Philosophy, La Trobe University
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Professor, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne
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Professor of Anthropology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and Mathematics, University of Connecticut
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Hugh Breakey is a Friend of The Conversation.
President, Australian Association for Professional & Applied Ethics. Senior Research Fellow, Moral philosophy, Institute for Ethics, Governance & Law, Law Futures Centre., Griffith University
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Senior Lecturer in Educational Leadership, Edith Cowan University
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Professor in Robotics, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Character Education and Virtue Ethics Deputy Director, Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, University of Birmingham
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Professor of Psychology, University of Westminster
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Associate Dean, College of Global Futures, Arizona State University
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Lecturer, The Cairnmillar Institute Melbourne, La Trobe University
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Chair professor, University of Oxford
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Professor of Philosophy of Education, University of Birmingham
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Lecturer in Social Psychology, Lancaster University
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