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Our POTW is a little throw-back: Plato. He specialized in postmodern philosophy. This founding father was known for his philosophy of the truth and ethics. #precollegephilosophy #youthphilosophy #philosofun #philosophymatters #philosophybsu #smartcookie

A deep sense of personhood is missing in our culture of commodification. Learn Paul Louis Metzger's counter-narrative in the new Seminary Now course, based on his book 'More Than Things: A Personalist Ethics for a Throwaway Culture.' Preview here: seminarynow.co/ethics-ivp

"Guilty feelings don’t seem to result in good behaviour. Similarly, intellectual knowledge about morality, ethics, and virtue hardly correlates at all in the general population with other aspects of moral functioning."⁠ ⁠ Read this latest article from the special edition of CPOSAT Vol. 3 on the Christian Perspectives on Science and Technology journal site here: https://lnkd.in/gpzGwrTN

I couldn’t be more thrilled to have a chapter in this brilliant new volume on the ethics of researching the far right My chapter ‘Racism, racism, and the far right’ attempts to position the study of the far right within broader systems of race, colonialism and white supremacy This book is phenomenal 😀 https://lnkd.in/gKeMcpB3

6 Books everyone should read: 1. The Iliad by Homer 2. The Republic by Plato 3. The Odyssey by Homer 4. The Art of War by Sun Tzu 5. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius 6. Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle Read for 1-2 hours a day and you'll be in the top 1% of society.

Unlocking Life Lessons from the Ten Commandments Join us as we dive deep into the Ten Commandments, exploring their modern implications on ethics, education, and society. Discover how these ancient principles can shape our values and contribute to a flourishing future. Engage in insightful discussions that pave the way for a better world through understanding! #TenCommandments #EthicalExploration #EducationMatters #ValuesInSociety #HumanFlourishing #CurriculumDevelopment #SocialImpact #Morality #HopeForFuture #TeachingValues

Cancel culture: an accountability mechanism or complex societal challenge? In her book, "The Ethics of Tainted Legacies: Human Flourishing after Traumatic Pasts," Prof. Karen Guth examines cancel culture's nuances and moral dilemmas. A recipient of the Marfuggi Faculty Award for Outstanding Scholarship, Guth, associate prof. of #ReligiousStudies, offers profound insights into ethics, legacy, and navigating life's toughest questions. Read more in HCM! → https://bit.ly/4i6IRkr #HolyCrossFaculty

Ethics in Peacebuilding: Navigating Morality in Conflict Mediation 1 In the realm of peacebuilding, ethical considerations aren’t just theoretical—they’re pivotal. How we mediate conflicts reflects our commitment to justice and fairness. 🌍 Why it Matters: Ethical frameworks guide us in making decisions that respect all parties involved, fostering trust and long-term harmony. Without a moral compass, even the most well-intentioned interventions can falter. 🔍 Real-World Impact: Consider the ethical challenges faced in mediating conflicts where cultural values clash. Striking a balance isn’t easy but is essential for sustainable peace. 📚 Wisdom from Philosophy: Philosophers like Immanuel Kant emphasize duty and respect for individuals. These principles remind us that every action in peacebuilding must prioritize human dignity and moral integrity. #Peacebuilding #Ethics #ConflictResolution #PhilosophyAndPeace #SustainablePeace

Khaled Abou El Fadl’s portrayal of sharia as a process, methodology, and moral inquiry prompts a vital re-examination of its role in contemporary society. By viewing sharia through a dynamic lens, we uncover its potential as a framework for justice, ethical engagement, and moral reflection. https://lnkd.in/gicTUje8

#Norms of #Warfare: Reducing the Gap Between the Normative and the Empirical by Ariel Colonomos, Richard Beardsworth Abstract This special issue argues in favor of a new approach to the study of norms of warfare, which combines a normative analysis of ethical problems arising in war with an explanatory analysis of the use of force. Norms of warfare go as far back as Antiquity, and their study has followed a long historical path. In recent years, the ethics of war, mostly grounded in philosophy, has considerably expanded as a field. Notwithstanding such efforts to refine our normative knowledge of what should be just norms for the use of force, we argue that a more interdisciplinary approach is required to orient the  study of the laws of war. In this Special Issue, proposals are made that, along with normative analysis, bring to the discussion not only disciplines such as political science and international relations, but also social theory, psychology and the neurosciences. We argue from a non-ideal perspective, that in order for norms to be just, they need to be ‘plausible’ for those who should abide by them. They also need to make sense in the context of democratic societies that favor a pluralistic debate on justice and ethics. Epistemically, we argue that, in order to understand if norms are plausible and just, reducing the gap between the normative and the empirical is required. https://lnkd.in/egzU9Whf