In the largest cross-cultural survey ever conducted, a team of anthropologists from the University of Oxford has determined seven moral rules they suggest are universal. Based on the examination of ...

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 ...

Lawrence Kohlberg's theory on the development of morality has been widely influential in psychology, feminist studies and even in business ethics. Kohlberg's theories can help business owners and ...

You check your credit score before applying for an apartment. Your fitness watch tells you whether you slept well enough. A ...

Writing about morality in 2024 is risky business — especially in less than 800 words. Any subject encompassing religion, belief systems, norms and the titanic struggle between good and evil is ...

Acting morally can be difficult, especially when it involves risking social disapproval and going against the crowd. Understanding what factors help people act morally when they are under pressure to ...

Daily life is peppered with moral decisions. Some are so automatic that they fail to register—like holding the door for a mother struggling with a stroller, or resisting a passing urge to elbow the ...