The purpose of Aquinas's Ethics is to place Thomas Aquinas's moral theory in its full philosophical and theological context and to do so in a way that makes Aquinas (1224/5-1274) readily accessible to ...

Ethical theory is a foundational domain within moral philosophy that systematically investigates the principles determining right from wrong. It encompasses diverse branches including metaethics, ...

The ethical theory of W.D. Ross (1877-1971) has many strengths. First, it reflects some of our better common sense moral commitments. Second, it is pluralistic, in the sense that Ross believed we have ...

Conceptual frameworks drawn from theories that have shaped the study of ethics over centuries can help us recognize and describe ethical issues when we encounter them. In this way, a basic grasp of ...

How do kids develop a sense of right and wrong? Have you ever wondered why some people stand up for what's right while others struggle to make good choices? Psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg had the same ...