The decline in moral values is a universal problem, although the extent and causes of decline vary slightly from country to country and from generation to generation. For example, a recent Gallup poll ...

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 ...

In A Nutshell Researchers tested two types of moral arguments on 375 Americans: one focused on preventing harm and ensuring ...

A new study shows that moral arguments appealing to care and fairness can persuade both liberals and conservatives in the ...

Introduction The problem of moral failure in contemporary societies is often misdiagnosed as a problem of laws, institutions, or enforcement .

Last May, Gallup asked Americans: How would you rate the overall state of moral values in this country today? Forty-seven percent said “poor.” Only 1% viewed it as “excellent,” 15% as “good,” 37% as ...

I have spent my career studying moral decision-making. Through my own research and that of my colleagues, I have become acutely aware of how moral motivations and justifications warp our thinking in ...

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We are the 55 million progressives who came together in this election, voted for Kerry and rejected the Bush agenda. Click here for info on George Lakoff's bestselling Don't Think of an Elephant! Know ...

Companies are forged based on their ethics. Not only are ethical values the building blocks of any startup, they can be critical in determining how a company deals with certain situations and how it ...