Economics and novels: good, evil and becoming better people
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DOI: 10.1007/s10824-019-09362-3
Abstract: Abstract This paper considers differences in how economists and novelists view the importance of good and evil in determining social outcomes. As opposed to novelists, economists see the possibility of achieving desirable outcomes through the… read more here.
Keywords: self interest; economics novels; economics; good evil ... See more keywords
Beyond Good and Evil: Doing Ethics in the Clinic. A Lecture Celebrating 25 Years of the Philip Hallie Lecture, College of Letters, Wesleyan University, November 2, 2018
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DOI: 10.1007/s10943-019-00768-z
Abstract: Hallie explains that his mother dreaded a planned trip to Germany, fearing for his safety, even in 1979. He quotes a letter to her “beloved and precious child” warning him of the peril. “Innocent blood… read more here.
Keywords: clinic lecture; beyond good; ethics clinic; evil ethics ... See more keywords
Development and validation of the good and evil character traits (GECT) scale.
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DOI: 10.1111/sjop.12696
Abstract: The present study describes the development and validation of the good and evil character traits (GECT) scale. A set of 3,614 good and evil moral character descriptors (i.e., moral and immoral character traits) was selected… read more here.
Keywords: character traits; development validation; evil character; character ... See more keywords
To Be Immortal, Do Good or Evil
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DOI: 10.1177/0146167217754068
Abstract: Many people believe in immortality, but who is perceived to live on and how exactly do they live on? Seven studies reveal that good- and evil-doers are perceived to possess more immortality—albeit different kinds. Good-doers… read more here.
Keywords: studies reveal; immortality; immortal good; psychology ... See more keywords