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.

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 ...

This is the second in a two-part series on morals. You can read the first one here. How do I teach students about morality when I’m not perfect? You can turn that concern into a challenge to do better ...

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 ...