Am I Right?

How to live ethically

Arthur Dobrin D.S.W.

Raising a Moral Child

What do you do when your child's thoughtfulness doesn't turn out so well? Affirmation and criticism are what's needed.

Religion and Generosity

It's probably not religion that makes people generous but being part of a community that you care about.

The Stranger at the Door

With more immigrants and refugees than ever before, how do we respond to those knocking at the door?

Don't Be a Slave to Your Smartphone

I stopped wearing a watch years ago and now, my students are putting down their smartphones. Have they begun to recognize the downsides to the technology?

Does Character Matter Any Longer?

Once we measured people by their character; now we like them if they win.

Treatments for Psychological Disorders Called Into Question

A study indicates that patients of psychological disorders and clinicians need to talk more about the progress of their treatment.

Raising a Moral Child: Tip #2

Consistency, not a foolish consistency, is important in providing clear direction regarding ethical behavior.

Should Parents Stay Away from Children's Sports?

Are adults ruining the games kids play?

Why Drawing a Hand Is Like Ethics

Do you think drawing a hand well is easy? It's not, and neither is being ethical.

A Difficult Decision

What price are you willing to pay for your integrity?

Addicted for Good

What evolutionary psychology tells us about our addiction to social media

Raising a Moral Child: Tip #1

If you want to raise a moral child, this is the most important thing that you can do.

Why Are Times So Hard Today?

What values are you ready to live by?

10 Things You Can Do To Raise a Moral Child

You know what to do if you want an athlete, musician or scholar. How to raise a moral child shouldn't be left to chance, either.

3 Questions to Ask for a Happier Life

There is a strong connection between happiness and being a good person.

The Death of a Loved One

Hope can be found even when it all seems hopeless.

The Psychology and Philosophy of Excessive Drinking

Psychology and philosophy are both necessary to explore the problem of drinking too much.

Why Are You Feeling Unhappy When Things Are So Good?

More and better things probably don't make you happier.

An All-Too-Easy Way to Fame

How the media perpetuates mass shootings.

Time Doesn't Heal All Wounds

There is no right way or time-table to grieve. Everyone does it in their own way.

Students Offer New Hope

New hope found in students' responses to an ethical dilemma.

The Death of Empathy

So much bad news makes wears on our capacity for empathy.

An Unhappiness Manual

Since being happy is the goal of rational people, why do so many of us do things that are guaranteed to make us miserable?

Racism Found In Everyday Encounters

Racism of white nationalists is obvious; the racism of well-intentioned whites is mostly obscure, at least to white people.

What's Wrong With This Religious Wedding?

Getting married in a religious ceremony when couples don't really believe can create serious problems, for the couple and the religion.

"My Thoughts and Prayers Are With You"

Public condolences may actually be harmful.

Monuments and Holidays

It's time to think about what we celebrate and why.

Honoring the National Anthem—Standing and Kneeling

Controversy around sports figures kneeling during the national anthem raises the question: What do the anthem and flag really stand for?

Shaming Children

Schools stigmatize children to get them to pay for school meals. It's psychologically damaging and morally wrong.

Today's Spiritual Crisis

The inner and the outer selves are separated at our own peril.

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