When I first learned of NYU philosopher Jeff Sebo's new book The Moral Circle: Who Matters, What Matters, and Why, I couldn't wait to get my hands on it, and I am thrilled I did. In his eye-opening ...

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 ...

Every day we encounter circumstances we consider wrong: a starving child, a corrupt politician, an unfaithful partner, a fraudulent scientist. These examples highlight several moral issues, including ...

Should a soldier shoot the child who is pointing a gun at them and their colleague? Should a photographer film the aftermath of a terrorist attack or help the injured? Many situations present ...

A moral hazard happens when a party takes an excessive risk or enters a business relationship in bad faith knowing another party is economically responsible for the outcome. For example, during the ...