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…and in this case, torture did not provide evidence.
by: jt While it does not affect the valid point made in Reflection 94 (which was published on Kenan Malik’s blog on 5 May) ,… -
Torture Works? So Oppose It – The Moral Case Against Torture
The Moral Case Against Torture by: Kenan Malik This Reflection on Ethics article was originally published by Mr. Malik in his blog Pandaemonium and is… -
Is honesty always the right policy?
Early in life we learn that lying can be (at least superficially) beneficial, and shortly thereafter we get hammered into our heads the old adage… -
Religion a cause of immoral behaviour?
Discussion 1 to Reflections on Ethics 89 Religion a cause of immoral behaviour? by: Kristine Robinson Your article reminds me of a debate I took… -
Do No Harm
by: Paul W. Sharkey It is commonly believed that the principle: “First, do no harm!”[1] originated with the physician’s oath and is circumscript with the… -
No Morality in the Golden Rule
by: JT In his book Religion Explained, Pascal Boyer writes (p175): …it is extremely difficult to elicit general moral principles in many places in the… -
In Defence of the Golden Rule
Discussion 1 to Reflections on Ethics 99 In Defence of the Golden Rule by: Collin Merenoff I think what’s important about the Golden Rule is… -
To lie or not to lie
by: JT When, if ever, is lying acceptable. This little test from the Open University in the UK gives you the opportunity to compare your… -
Slogans and codes are not a substitute for morality
There are two quotations that have long bothered me. “My country, right or wrong.” Senator Carl Schurz “If I had to choose between betraying my… -
Revised Commandments
by George Ardell Thanks to Jessica for her kind comments. When I first read the Lester C. Graham’s Revised Commandments, I had thoughts of nailing…