Tag: Ethics
Morals don’t come from God
By Philip Ball December 7, 2011.
Print: Nature
The finding that religion scarcely influences moral intuition undermines the idea that a godless society will be immoral, says Philip Ball. Whether it ‘explains’ religion is another matter.
Russian pupils get choice: Religion or ethics
Associated Press July 21, 2009.
Print: msnbc
The proposal is part of a Kremlin effort to teach morals to young Russians
The curse of religion
By A.C. Grayling July 2, 2009.
Print: The Guardian
That religious leaders have joined forces on euthanasia is not surprising – favouring dogma over kindness is standard fare
The Moral Instinct
Steven Pinker May 11, 2009.
Print: The New York Times
Steven Pinker takes a rational approach to morality
