Responsibility

The issue of responsibility raises questions about moral agency as well as accountability.  It also … read more

In contrast to the popular use of the term, which is typically related to health, … read more

Acts done as a result of coercion are acts done against one’s desires or against … read more

Those who deny that an objective foundation, or basis, of morality exists are commonly referred … read more

The concepts of praise and blame are closely associated to the concepts of desert, punishment, … read more

One’s personal sense of right and wrong is sometimes referred to as one’s conscience.  It … read more

Moral relativists hold that there are moral facts, but that they are either relative to … read more

Equality in ethical and political thought centers on the belief that all human beings deserve … read more

Shame is a social emotion in that it arises in a person when he or … read more

Rights are particular guarantees.   An individual who holds a right is thereby entitled to whatever … read more