Moral philosophy is the study of moral judgments or the value that is placed on decisions about what is right or wrong, good or bad or just and unjust, according to philosophy professors Brooke Noel ...

It may seem unlikely that an old, bedraggled and nowadays not much appreciated philosophy such as utilitarianism could be the trigger for a conversion experience, but that is what seems to have ...

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 ...

The impulse to wish harm on others may come naturally, but that doesn’t make it right. By Sasha Mudd Dr. Mudd is an assistant professor of philosophy. See more of our coverage in your search ...

ABSTRACT: This paper examines the relation between philosophy and literature through an analysis of claims made by Martha Nussbaum regarding the contribution novels can make to moral philosophy.

Immanuel Kant’s moral philosophy establishes ethics on the basis of rationality and autonomy. Central to his system is the categorical imperative, which demands that agents act only on maxims they can ...

The Early Modern Period, spanning roughly from the Renaissance through to the late eighteenth century, witnessed a profound transformation in the understanding of moral philosophy. Thinkers sought to ...

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

When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. By Olivia Goldhill CONSCIENCE The Origins of Moral Intuition By Patricia S. Churchland In ...