How does the conscious differ from the conscience? Being conscious is the state of being awake and alert. Conscience, on the other hand, refers to an awareness of whether actions are right or wrong.

The argument for individual conscience: Only a deep internal exploration can distinguish between right and wrong, ethical and unethical, moral and immoral, virtue and sin, honor and disgrace, etc.

As children, we are taught, by parents and supportive adults which behaviors are expected to navigate our society successfully. One aspect of this learning includes adopting societal norms and a moral ...

Through the generosity of Mike and Phyllis Shea, David DeCosse, director, religious and Catholic ethics with the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics has spearheaded a project on the theology of ...