Plato on Democracy
We generally think of Athens as the birthplace of modern democracy. It was in fact, far more directly democratic than the United States is today.
Ethics
What Is Truth?
Not every question is asked in order to get an answer. In the scene I described in my last article, the Roman ruler asks this question not in order to better understand the Truth, but rather to mock the very idea of Truth. Think of it along the lines of your significant other asking, “What …
Virtue-based Leadership, Part 4: Virtue, Morality, and Ethics
While there are similarities and crossovers between morality, ethics, and virtue, they are not the same. For me, at least, morality is essentially based on operant conditioning—reward and punishment. Ethics are based on rules and systems. Both are mutable and will vary
Virtue-Based Leadership, Part 1
Abstract: During my doctorate in Leadership and Learning in Organizations at Vanderbilt, there were a few readings and discussions over whether there is even such a thing as a “leader” or “leadership”. This is related to the discussion over whether leaders are born—they have innate characteristics and capabilities—or made—they are developed, trained and educated. The …
West Point / The Non-Toleration Clause: Why It Still Matters from 1802 to 2025
Since its founding in 1802, West Point has upheld the Honor Code, requiring cadets to live by one of the simplest yet most demanding principles in military ethics: “A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
Compromise
When I asked my father why something I did was so wrong, he said: “Once you compromise, the whole thing will break down.”
Merrick Garland Demonstrates His Unfitness for Office
Merrick Garland blamed the collapsing confidence in the Department of Justice on its critics, demonstrating that he is unfit to be the Attorney General.
Our Toddlers in DC Need Consequences, Not More Oversight
We know what ethical legal behavior looks like. And yet Alvin Bragg and Juan Merchan violated their oaths, the Constitution, and New York ethical standards with complete impunity. The system created to regulate their behavior failed – not from a lack of oversight – but from a lack of accountability.
SCOTUS Ethics
Ethics is described as a followed-belief of moral standards or values where moral is defined as recognizing the distinction between right and wrong and acting thereupon
Questioning Moral Progress: The Shadows of Human Nature Explored
The prevailing idea that our generation is inherently more morally advanced than those that came before us is a comforting, yet false, narrative.
The Role of Human Intelligence in AI: A Semi-theological perspective
In the age of rapid technological advancement, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and human intellect has become a subject of increasing fascination.
Ethics, Morality, and Virtue: Relative vs. Absolute Meaning
Ethics, Morality, and Virtue: Relative vs. Absolute Meaning Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves; otherwise we will be scattered over the face of the whole earth.” Genesis 11:4 “Then the queen began to lament and to weep, …
Endangered Species, The Ethical Politician
Is the ethical politician an endangered species? Given today’s headlines, they appear to be almost extinct.
Choice, The Best and Worst Gift?
Choice, The Best and Worst Gift? Choice – at its most basic, life is really about choice, choices. Having a choice sounds great, right?