A UB researcher has published a study that uses elements of philosophy, psychology and game theory to develop a model of hypocrisy that helps distinguish genuine criticism from grandstanding ...

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 ...

There is a big difference between factual statements and statements that express strong emotions or demands (Messerly, 2016). When you claim that something is a fact (for example, "Trees get their ...

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 ...

It's that special time of year when family and friends come together to celebrate the holidays, share meals, spread cheer -- and, too often, pass along their germs. Because vaccines can save lives and ...

What would happen if everyone did that? It’s a simple question, but new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that it means so much more. “Why not pick ...