(RNS) — As a Jew reading about Pope Francis’ funeral wishes, the precedent set by Rabban Gamliel immediately came to mind. These two religious leaders, centuries apart, broke with traditions around ...

The ethical dilemmas around hacking can no longer be ignored in 2020. Of course, many so-called “hacks” are simple and lawful acts of resistance, such as the use of paper travel tickets rather than ...

The majority's most fundamental vulnerability is its simplistic interpretation of morality whereby one doesn't have to consider context. Most of us claim to embrace unconditional moral rules, a code ...

People living in different countries and societies worldwide can have very different views on what behaviors are acceptable. In the field of sociology, these population-level judgments are broadly ...

For years, conventional wisdom about workplace generosity has largely suggested a simple split: strategic or generous. Helping “up” the chain is often viewed as strategic—think of an employee staying ...

The conflict between pro-self and pro-social behaviour is at the core of many key problems of our time, as, for example, the reduction of air pollution and the redistribution of scarce resources. For ...

The meaning of the quote sits in a space that is not fully moral and not fully psychological either. It suggests that people who are seen as virtuous are not necessarily without difficult or intense ...

When you see someone do something that you consider to be morally wrong, chances are that you will experience some sense of outrage or frustration at their action. It is common to have a strong ...

Young men between the ages of 18 and 35 are uniquely prone to using moral and political discussions to shame others and assert dominance, regardless of their political beliefs. This pattern suggests ...