When we look back at the beliefs and practices of our ancestors, we are often shocked at what they found morally acceptable: the public torture of criminals, the trading of slaves, and the subjugation ...

A letter from July 29 indicated that the social issues of gay marriage and abortion are examples of a downward, sliding scale of morality by giving, in their words, “laughable and outlandish” examples ...

Among the myriad perplexities of our recent presidential elections is the apparent paradox by which a voter base presumably made largely of moral individuals voted in droves for a candidate who has ...

Strong leadership emerges at the intersection of these qualities. When they align, leaders can pursue success fairly and authentically.

Putting moral insight back into economics enhances understanding of political outcomes For much of the 20th century, the disciplines of moral psychology and economics were seen as distinct—each ...

Explore the differences between moral and morale hazards, and their impact on insurance behavior and policy design.

"For children to take morality seriously they must be in the presence of adults who take morality seriously. And with their own eyes they must see adults take morality seriously.” Bill Bennett, the ...

Having a strong moral compass is often associated with forgiveness. Many religious traditions preach absolution of others’ sins; this is one of Jesus’ central teachings, and it is a central virtue of ...

Dr Neema Trivedi-Bateman received funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to carry out this work. There is a significant link between moral emotions and offending behaviour in ...