Ethical debate cannot be reduced to the exchange of dogmas from rival traditions or the simple acceptance of irreconcilable disagreement. Moral theory is what most moral philosophers spend our time ...

Questions about morality can fascinate us. What kind of a person do I want to be? What is the moral course of action in any given circumstance? Can I trust my emotions as a guide to morality, or ...

In certain political and religious circles, the notion of moral relativism — that there is no objective “right” or wrong, only individual opinions — is not just anathema, not merely abhorrent. It is ...

If you are not yet familiar with philosopher G. E. M. Anscombe, her influential life is memorably summed up here. For a thorough overview of her thought, please see the entry written by philosopher ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters. At Vox, our mission is to help you make sense of the world — and that work has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own. We ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – A University at Buffalo researcher has published a study that uses elements of philosophy, psychology and game theory to develop a model of hypocrisy that helps distinguish genuine ...

Moral Progress used to be one of the core ideas and commitments of the Enlightenment. Then it became a controversial idea, but a new theory of moral progress is now gaining traction, argues LSE ...

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The topics and descriptions of our courses vary from year to year. This page lists course descriptions by the year they are offered. at least three credits in history of philosophy (A); at least three ...

If you are not yet familiar with philosopher G. E. M. Anscombe, her influential life is memorably summed up here. For a thorough overview of her thought, please see the entry written by philosopher ...