Adam Grant argues that relationships should be valued as ends in themselves, not just for the personal benefits they might provide

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Graham Wood argued in The Atlantic that watching violent death irreversibly damages a spectator's humanity and dignity

Following World War II, writer C.S. Lewis argued against abandoning the retributive theory of punishment

C.S. Lewis argued that prioritizing rehabilitation and deterrence over retribution dehumanizes a criminal and can lead to tyranny

C.S. Lewis argued that a sole focus on deterrence could justify punishing an innocent person to set an example

Jocelyn Joseph argued in The Hill that livestreaming the execution of the Fort Hood shooter represents a surrender of American values

A shadow side of imagination is the ethical question of whether something should be done, even if it can be done

Under the rules of war, moral blame for civilian deaths attaches to combatants living among civilians

Helping a small number of people is considered morally equivalent to helping millions of people.

Historically, "taste" is defined not just as aesthetic preference, but as a method for virtuous consumption.

A test for healthy manipulation is the ability to honestly explain your actions to the other person without them becoming angry.

Manipulation is considered healthy if it benefits the other person and harmful if it causes them detriment.

Lying is considered a tactically unsound negotiation strategy because it damages long-term trust and relationships.

According to Chris Voss, FBI hostage negotiators only lie to save lives in situations where the person being lied to will not survive.