Michael W. Austin's Blog, page 15
April 10, 2013
HEXACO and Virtue
There is a striking agreement between what many philosophers and theologians have dubbed the “cardinal virtues” and the HEXACO model of human personality.
April 2, 2013
Social Media: Some Consequences
There is an ever-increasing variety of online social networking sites. Who knows what is around the corner that will be the next big thing in online social networking? More importantly, how should we think about social networking and its role in our lives?
March 15, 2013
iPads, Cell Phones, and Resistance
In 2010 I posted on a personal blog:"I genuinely do not care about the newly introduced iPad. Genuinely. Do. Not. Care." My iPad 3 arrives today.
March 12, 2013
Is Marital Faithfulness a Virtue?
Marital faithfulness is usually associated with sexual fidelity, but it is much more than this. It is a faithful and constant love for one’s spouse that is morally excellent.
February 28, 2013
Distraction and Happiness
Digital technology and digital media bring us many benefits. However, we must be intentional about keeping them in their proper place in our lives. Technology makes a wonderful servant, but a terrible master.
February 19, 2013
Technology and Social Justice
If we allow ethical ideals to push the development and implementation of technology in the direction of social justice, the world can be made to be a better place.
February 15, 2013
Truth, Beauty, and Goodness in the Digital Age
Digital media can help us cultivate a sense of beauty, aid us in learning how to treat others well both here and across the globe, and assist us in the slow and steady march towards truth.
February 1, 2013
Reparations for Slavery
Many arguments have been given in support of the claim that there should be reparations for slavery, and some of them are better than others. Here, I will give one sound argument—The Compensation Argument—for the claim that the U.S. government is morally obligated to pay reparations for slavery.
January 16, 2013
Freedom of Expression and the Truth
It is clear that the right to believe what we want about morality and to express that belief does not lead to the conclusion that all moral views are equally plausible
January 4, 2013
Misguided "Christian" Moral Reasoning
An important mark of sound moral reasoning, and of moral maturity, is the ability to distinguish between different levels of significance in moral matters.
