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Moral Philosophy
Biblical scholar Bart Ehrman contends that our modern sense of altruism can be traced back to the radical shift in ethical thinking sparked by Jesus' teachings.
Nick was always an angry boy, but he was unlucky as well.
"Broadly speaking, it's at least plausible, this might be right."
Pleasure is never bad — but its source can be.
In this excerpt from "The Hypocrisy Trap," Michael Hallsworth explains why accusations of hypocrisy don’t always damage credibility.
History shows that progress often depends on activists at both ends of the spectrum.
In the Embers series, historian M.G. Sheftall shares the stories of Hiroshima and Nagasaki’s last survivors and reveals why their testimony must endure.
If happiness is an absolute good, would 1 billion slightly happy people be better than 1 million incredibly happy people?
Rutger Bregman's "Moral Ambition" wants us to aim our careers not at money but solving the world's biggest problems.
"Nobody expects a computer simulation of a hurricane to generate real wind and real rain," writes neuroscientist Anil Seth.
Pessimissts are never disappointed, but are they also kinder?
How much can you know about someone from a single belief?
A study on the “moral circles” of liberals and conservatives gets drafted into the culture wars — with mixed results.
The more you know, the better you can act.
Do we really need to be religious to run a society well?
Two great philosophies — but do they work better together?
In the 18th century, David Hume argued that we are only motivated to do good when our passions direct us to do so. Was he right?
Three of the greatest moral philosophers — Bentham, Kant and Aristotle — offer invaluable and practical lessons for leaders today.
Why do we tip waitstaff and cabdrivers but not flight attendants and retail clerks?
Does Platonic love actually exist?
Religion is a product of, and not a source of, our evolutionary moral dispositions.
Is it ever possible for God to violate the laws of nature?
"I know what you're thinking" can sound kind or creepy — depending on who's saying it.
When stuffed and staring down the last bite, you might hear your mother's voice in your mind.
"The movement is much bigger than Sam Bankman-Fried, or any one person, no matter how wealthy," philosopher Peter Singer told Big Think.
In "Moral Ambition," Dutch historian Rutger Bregman argues that all would benefit from a collective redefinition of success.
God is not a vending machine, but is it wrong to treat him like one?
The "Shopping Cart Litmus Test" is a popular meme about morality. What does it really reveal about one's character?
A battle between different kinds of love.
You've got to know when to fight and when to laugh.