Category Archives: Ethics

Why Are Ethicists Usually Late To The Party?

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Luke Ford

Philosopher A tells me: “They tend to pick up social science stuff much later, and deploy it in their own feuds. They prefer reasoning by intuition. But when someone forces them out of it they respond. Moral psychology is a … Continue reading →

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Lack of Character: Personality and Moral Behavior

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Luke Ford

I think the general unit of observation for psychology is the individual and for the sociologist it is society. For Protestantism, the focus is on individual salvation, and for the Jew, the focus is on the Jewish people. Scholars with … Continue reading →

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Blame & Responsibility

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Luke Ford

If you argue with terrorists such as Black Lives Matter activists, you are not to blame if they shoot you, but you are responsibility for needlessly placing yourself in danger. If you walk alone in a bad part of town … Continue reading →

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Grandstanding: The Use and Abuse of Moral Talk

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Luke Ford

Here are some highlights from this 2020 book: * A once-​enthusiastic participant in the online culture wars recently reflected on his history of grandstanding: “Every time I would call someone racist or sexist, I would get a rush. That rush … Continue reading →

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How To Spot A Liar

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Luke Ford

I generally despise TED talks, but this is a good one: Truth #1: “Lying is a cooperative act.” Truth #2. Everyone is willing to give you something for what they’re hungry for. Lying is an attempt to bridge that gap … Continue reading →

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