The Ethics of Intelligence Operations, Michael Morell, Mitt Regan (McCain 2021 – Day 1)
McCain Conference 2021 – Day 1 This session features a discussion on the ethics of intelligence operations, with Michael Morell and Mitt Regan. The conversation focused on the moral complexities and ethical dilemmas faced in intelligence work, including the balance between national security and individual rights. They explored the responsibilities of intelligence professionals, the importance […]
Political Revolution As Moral Risk
Author: Patrick Taylor Smith (April 18, 2024 – JSTOR) This paper explores the ethical concept of “dirty hands,” focusing on revolutionaries who violate moral principles through unilateral usurpation, hoping future benefits will justify their actions. It argues that once a revolution successfully improves the common good, the initial wrongdoing becomes less relevant in judging the […]
Stockdale Center Explores Artificial Intelligence – Episode Eight
Stockdale Center Explores Artificial Intelligence – Episode Seven
Virtue Ethics and Person-Place Relationships
Author: Carolyn Mason (May 9, 2024 – Taylor and Francis Online) This paper highlights the significance of people’s relationships with places for their well-being, a concept largely overlooked by Western moral theorists. It argues for a neo-Aristotelian virtue related to forming such relationships, which can shape perceptions, emotions, desires, and actions. When properly developed, this […]
Three Models of Practical Wisdom
Author: Christian B. Miller (2023 – Filosofiska Notiser) This paper examines three models of practical wisdom in contemporary analytic philosophy: the Standard Model, the Socratic Model, and the Eliminativist Model. The Eliminativist Model posits that practical wisdom does not exist as a singular virtue but is instead a set of distinct capacities. The paper explores […]
Scientists Tend to Inflate How Ethical They Are in Doing Their Research
Author: Christian B. Miller (March 31, 2024 – Forbes) A study of 11,050 Swedish researchers found that scientists often overrate their ethical practices compared to peers. The survey, conducted by Lindkvist, Koppel, and Tinghög, revealed that 44% rated themselves as more ethical, 55% as equal, and less than 1% as less ethical. This overconfidence contradicts […]
The Heights and Depths of our Characters
Author: Christian B. Miller (Virtual Insight) A mother and her family, caught in a rip current off Panama City Beach, were rescued by strangers who formed a human chain. Such acts of empathy contrast with instances like Walter Vance’s ignored collapse in a crowded store. Research shows empathy can significantly drive helpful behaviors, while social […]
Do Moral Dilemmas Help Students Strengthen Their Ethical Muscles?
Author: Dr. Arthur Schwartz (July 8, 2024 – Character.org) The Good Project at Harvard has developed a dilemma-based case study curriculum for middle and high school students, showing significant character growth. The author questions why such ethical education isn’t universally implemented, emphasizing the importance of teaching ethical decision-making. Ethical dilemmas help students recognize universal principles, […]
Why Every Teen Needs an Inner Compass
Author: Dr. Arthur Schwartz (May 14, 2024 – Character.org) Character education has evolved from teaching and modeling core values to recognizing that teens must actively seek and internalize these values. Teens are developmentally ready to form moral identities and make decisions based on who they aspire to be. However, they face challenges like recognizing moral […]