In this essay, Barbara Thayer-Bacon considers the arguments made in favor of "zero tolerance" for immigration at the United States-Mexican border as an example of principled ethics, and she contrasts this position with a caring ethical response. She compares the U.S.'s current zero-tolerance immigration policy to the zero-tolerance…

In this essay, John Ambrosio examines the role of ascetic writing practices in Michel Foucault's conception of ethical self-formation. Ambrosio argues for an interpretation of Foucault's later writings as representative of both an extension, and a dramatic break, from his previous writings--from demolishing the subject to embracing the notion of…

This article reviews Kohlberg's references to the naturalistic fallacy; shows what he takes it to be; demonstrates how Kohlberg believes he uses it; and discusses whether his interpretation is the same as that of G.E. Moore. (MM)

The relationship between form and content in Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning is discussed in this article, part of a continuing dialog are between Swanger and Robert Craig. (DS)

In this essay, Randall Curren identifies a type of liberalism that incorporates empirical claims about the development of agency and rationality, and responds to the criticism that liberalism rests on an incoherent conception of "autonomous agency." He argues that moral agents did indeed "become ghosts" somewhere en route from Aristotle to Kant,…

This paper indicates how, in the two areas of (1) habit and reason and (2) affective and cognitive, Kohlberg's theory of cognitive moral development may be expanded to include the conceptualizations necessary for any visable moral developmental theory. (MM)

This article furthers the discussion of form and content in moral education. Craig's argument is that the issue cannot be resolved until one investigates the status of various moral principles, such as justice, equality, and freedom. (JMF)

The arguments of Allan Bloom and E.D. Hirsch, advanced in recent books, are challenged in this article. Both argue that the most serious problem of education has been its failure to transmit a unifying cultural outlook, and both propose curricular reform to correct this deficit. (IAH)

This article examines the view that art either is or should be moral. Significant parallels in the dynamics of moral and aesthetic judgement indicate that morality and art are separate but not divergent domains. The role of moral and aesthetic education in the liberal arts curriculum is explored. (DF)

Examines the relationship between moral right and moral duty to be educated, discussing duty, right, education, and moral theory and suggesting that moral right and moral duty to be educated are partially independent and totally compatible with each other. Neither is superior, and both should be included in moral theory. (SM)

The role of schools in promoting social reproduction is the focus of unproductive debate among proponents and between adherents and others. This essay is concerned with how this body of theory may become a force for progressive, practical transformation. (MT)

This article presents a discussion on the conflict between the self-interest and autonomy of the individual and the orderly functioning of society as represented by the state and the community. (JD)

When denied a position in favor of a minority with lower scores and grades, some White males complain that they have achieved these scores and grades through their own efforts. A variety of factors which influence scores and grades a person achieves are taken into consideration. The least of the factors is shown to be the person's effort. (JN)

Three issues in the controversy over special admissions programs to higher education are presented. It is argued (1) that academic achievement need not be the sole criterion for admissions; (2) that race and sex can serve as qualifications for admission; and (3) that there are moral grounds for special admissions. (JMF)

Argues that moral intelligence is one of the separate, autonomous multiple intelligences. The essay discusses moral development as a function of cognitive/analytical development, the relationship between moral reasoning and moral conduct, the biological basis of moral intelligence, moral intelligence as a function of social intelligence, and…