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It is crucial to understand the fluidity of moral judgements about objects, rather than assuming objects have inherent or immutable moral value.
The online reaction to the extra-marital affair that was caught on the Jumbotron at a Coldplay concert raises the question: why does infidelity, especially among the powerful, provoke such public outrage?
A psychologist explains how group identity, polarizing issues and social media are driving people apart – and suggests some remedies.
Research suggests that a clear understanding of what is right and wrong contributes to engaging in less risky behavior.
Elite groups often become trapped in echo chambers.
Ancient religious customs have accelerated the evolutionary process of humans becoming more cooperative.
The motivations for Carter’s interest in Africa are deeply personal. His record should remind all democrats, including those in Africa, to hold leaders accountable to high ethical standards.
The inquiry’s findings could be a defining moment for South Africa, but only if the work of the Commission leads to concrete action and systemic change.
Applications of artificial intelligence have been shown to include discriminatory practices. This creates a need for meaningful rights-based regulations to ensure that AI will not exacerbate inequalities.
Understanding the moral dimensions of climate decisions could help promote fairer and more effective climate action
Choosing to drive EVs looks more like a signal of one’s wealth and privilege than something that warrants moral praise.
Religion affects how people regard qualities like benevolence, kindness, conformity and fairness even after they stop practicing religion.
By letting machines recommend movies and decide whom to hire, humans are losing their unpredictable nature – and possibly the ability to make everyday judgments, as well.
Morals and laws are not binaries. They complement each other to enable harmonious coexistence.
Unfairness alone is upsetting enough to drive people to punish lucky recipients of unfair outcomes.
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?
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Professor of Philosophy, La Trobe University
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Professor of Philosophy of Education, University of Birmingham
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Lecturer in Psychology, Australian National University
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Research Psychologist, Liverpool John Moores University
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Professor, Director of the Centre for 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 Advanced Technology Transitions, Arizona State University
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Lecturer, The Cairnmillar Institute Melbourne, La Trobe University
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Professor of Psychology, University of Westminster
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Reader in History, Queen Mary University of London
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Senior lecturer, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor in Robotics, Queensland University of Technology
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Reader in Psychology, University of Bath
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Ph.D. Student in Developmental Psychology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Professor, University of Queensland Business School, The University of Queensland