Category: Moral Philosophy
Perspectives on moral responsibility
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When Religion Becomes Political It Becomes Fanatical
In Afghanistan, under the Taliban, it is estimated that over 20 million people are on the verge of starvation, and 5 million or more are children. They identify religiously as a fundamentalist Islamic nation. Ostensibly, their Koran finds virtue in love, peace, and service to others, yet they oppress women, deprive girls of education, and… Read more
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Guided by Reason
Persons are Meaning-Seeking Socrates was the first moral philosopher (c. 470 – 399 BC), and what that meant for him is that we must bring rational clarity to our actions by examining the motivations, assumptions, and beliefs that underlie them. He was not a writer. He engaged in dialogue with others for the purpose of examining… Read more