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In the 1800s, German philosopher Immanuel Kant was very critical. He is famous for making significant advances in studying ethics and morals. Kant was born in 1724 in Berlin, Prussia. He spent his life trying to determine right and wrong and how to make moral choices. This article will discuss Kant’s ideas, breaking down the ...
In the intricate dance of human interaction, respect and good manners emerge as fundamental partners, weaving the fabric of a civilized society. These two seemingly distinct concepts share an inseparable bond, creating a harmonious social environment that fosters understanding, empathy, and cooperation. This exploration will delve into the symbiotic relationship between respect and good manners, ...
Remember the story of the tortoise and the hare? Famous for the moral lessons behind most of his stories, Aesop’s Fables continues teaching essential life lessons for generations of children. Interestingly, some people only know the stories and very little about the storyteller or the entirety of his work. Here are some of the most ...
We can see a person’s responsibilities and upbringing through the small things they do; in other words, small details can reflect a person’s virtue and character. Employees who do their work well, and pay attention to the small details, receive admiration from their bosses and other employees. As the saying goes: “Small details can ruin ...
Scientists have observed that our moral state of mind affects our health. For example, people who lack patience age faster while people with a loving heart tend to be healthier, and honest people are even better off. Your state of mind impacts aging The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) published a study in January ...
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” The great American Republic, the City on the Hill, and a beacon of hope for humanity like the Titanic, which was once considered unsinkable, is facing ...
Anthropologists at the University of Oxford have discovered what they believe to be seven universal moral rules. The rules — help your family, help your group, return favors, be brave, defer to superiors, divide resources fairly, and respect others’ property — were found in a survey of 60 cultures from all around the world. Previous studies ...
It’s hard to really judge a person’s moral character. But in certain situations, you can see a person’s heart more clearly. What’s their reaction when faced with self-interest? Faced with an opportunity for self-gain, a person can put on a mask of “goodness” in order to manipulate others and gain what is desired. But how ...