Moral Boundaries

How we determine who and what deserves moral consideration

Joshua Rottman Ph.D.

The Moral Worth of Dogs and Pigs

New research indicates that children’s moral concern for animals is not derived from their moral concern for humans.

Do Children Learn Moral Lessons from Storybooks?

New research finds that the moral of a story is as powerful as the story itself.

Is Hugging Moral? It Depends on Your Religion

New research shows that the “moral domain” is far from universal.

Is COVID-19 Inflaming Prejudice?

Our "behavioral immune systems" seem designed to respond on a hair-trigger—and this creates mistakes that sometimes ignite stigma and racism.