This is the key distinction, then: moral conscience (regulating one’s own behavior) does not appear to straightforwardly explain moral condemnation (regulating the behavior of others). Despite this, ...

Among the available metaethical views, it would seem that moral realism—in particular moral naturalism—must explain the possibility of moral progress. We see this in the oft-used argument from ...

This op-ed is part of The Hill’s “How to Fix America” series exploring solutions to some of America’s most pressing problems. We often hear that Democrats and Republicans are worlds apart. But what if ...

Discover how moral hazard fueled risky behaviors that led to the 2008 financial crisis, and explore strategies to mitigate such risks in the financial sector.

In Made by God, Made for God: Catholic Morality Explained, moral theologian Matthew K. Minerd takes skillful and cheerful aim at common misconceptions about Catholic morality, deftly weaving texts ...

A new study in Public Opinion Quarterly shows that moral arguments appealing to care and fairness can persuade both liberals and conservatives in the United States. By contrast, arguments grounded in ...

New research shows that moral values predict regional differences in COVID-19 vaccination rates beyond structural, demographic and political barriers to vaccination. Even though COVID-19 vaccines are ...

“We may now state the minimum conception: Morality is, at the very least, the effort to guide one’s conduct by reason…while giving equal weight to the interests of each individual affected by one’s ...