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Quote of the day by Peter Singer: “The more we can reduce unnecessary suffering, the better the world becomes.” Learn the powerful life lesson from the modern thinker who believes ignoring human and animal suffering is morally wrong — and how to create a more compassionate and meaningful life through small human actionsQuote of the day by Peter Singer: ‘The question is not whether we can ignore suffering, but whether we choose to.’” Peter Singer’s philosop...
Word of the Day: BibliokleptomaniaWords like “bibliokleptomania” highlight the remarkable flexibility of the English language. A single complex term can weave together psych...
Chinese proverb of the day: 'If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a lifetime...' Life lessons on human nature, joy, kindness, and why helping others brings real peaceChinese proverb of the day shares a timeless message about happiness and kindness. The saying explains how short pleasures fade but helping...
How Ant Pupae Warn Their Colony Before Death: Challenging the Norms of Silent InfectionAnts have a remarkable defense against disease. Infected pupae change their scent, alerting worker ants. These ants then remove and disinfe...
Word of the Day: EleemosynaryWord of the Day: Eleemosynary is more than just a complex term; it is a reflection of humanity’s long-standing commitment to helping others...
Word of the day: AltruismAltruism means helping others without expecting anything back. This selfless act builds trust and cooperation. It makes families healthier ...
- Three states
Our mental state is influenced by the values we embrace, ranging from material pursuits to transcendental devotion. The material mind focus...
Gen Z's contribution crucial to achieve developed nation goal by 2047: President MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu spoke at Mohanlal Sukhadia University's convocation in Udaipur, stressing the present generation's role in making ...
Curative medicinesTibet promotes compassion to cure illnesses and foster happiness. Practicing altruism ensures well-being, compromise, and cooperation. Comp...
How a Scottish moral philosopher got Elon Musk's numberTurns out that William MacAskill is in touch with many billionaires, encouraging them in an alternate form of philanthropy.
It was always 'America First,' President Trump. What's new?Either Trump lacks the intelligence and the education needed to appreciate the dynamics of modern world or he has cynical contempt for the ...
Forget looks, altruistic men score more points with womenYou can't change your face, but by changing your contribution to society, you can certainly improve your luck with the ladies.
- A caring universe
The notion of a moral universe would also buttress spirituality and form the basis for kindness, compassion, altruism and caring for others.
- Good god, only morals!
Atheists who may not be spiritual still tend to view living in a moral domain as a more valid form of existence.
Companies need to evolve beyond CSR, speak for the good of all citizens and for democratic valuesBusiness leaders have a duty to promote the welfare of all citizens, to democratic & egalitarian values and to the country.
Limits of adaptationIn Moral Origins, anthropologist Christopher Boehm charts the history of how humans developed a sense of right and wrong.
The moral routeThe one question that pragmatists have never satisfactorily answered is why, if religious claims are false.
- Whose corporate social responsibility?
The attempt by some NGOs and activists to impose a straitjacket on CSR is misguided and must be rejected.
Cooperate and be damned?Where does morality come from? For the majority of people who are believers, it comes from God because God is the ultimate good and, theref...
The business of bottom linesIs economics ethically skewed in favour of the morally wrong? It would appear so — especially in the light of the current global meltdown, ...