Ethics for Everyone

Moral wisdom for the modern world.

Achieving Happiness: Advice from Augustine

What would a medieval era philosopher and theologian have to say that is relevant to those of us living 16 centuries after his death? Surprisingly, perhaps, quite a bit. His thought is rich with wisdom that is relevant to us today, whether or not we share his particular religious perspective. Here, I discuss one of his primary thoughts about the good life. Read More

Lord make me holy...

... but not yet.

It would be helpful if you

It would be helpful if you addressed this issue in light of "beauty and appearances" because that is one of the largest means of "achieving happiness" these days. Questions of interest would be, "Why does human beauty exist? Should I be concerned about beauty at all? If so, how should I approach it?". Thanks, I always appreciate your articles!

Good idea!

Thanks for this idea, as a father with three daughters I know the pressure that is placed on females especially to look a certain way, unrealistic and overemphasized. I'll think about this and try to come up with an article.
Thanks for reading!
Mike

Love a simple four letter word with so many meanings and feelings to offer

Love a word that is so easily said . One of only 4 letters one of great meaning depending the feelings behind and or what one may do in concern in saying this simple yet meaningful words . One we say to God , Family , Husband , Wife ,Children , Family ,Friends . or even our Pets
To hear ourselves say this word about what we are doing or eating at times . How much we love how it tastes or what we love to do in the days time .
So what is this word . Is it in the saying of it or is it in the doing and how we mean it to be . A way to touch another itheirer life with a simple words one of only 4 letters that has many more feelings behind this simple and meaningful words . One that can be a forever memory for you to hold on to or for someone to have one day . One that can never be taken away in life .
It does matter what and how it is said . Make this simple word mean as much as you can, when you have a chance to say it to, and give it to . Those you want to hear the meaning of your word Love . It is yours to give areceiveeve . Love a simple 4 letter word .
Do not let it slip through your fingers let your hand holds on and make it what it truly can be . For whom ever what ever it is . Love is yours to have and be if only to share it once and see the beauty of what it can be .

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Michael W. Austin, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Eastern Kentucky University.

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