Presents definitions, sources, forms, early uses, and present uses of proverbs, emphasizing the rhetorical value of proverbs in presenting and preserving ethical values. (DD)

The results of this study suggest a need to clarify and agree upon the priorities in ethical conduct and to seek means for transmitting such a value structure to those future teachers and coaches enrolled in programs of professional preparation in the field of physical education. (JD)

This bibliography lists children's books that identify self-esteem, moral values, conscience development, and maturity. (Author)

Examines several issues arising from two differing approaches to morality--Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning development and Gilligan's theory of moral orientations. (PCB)

Introduces a special journal issue in which contributors reflect on how their work was influenced by psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg who died in 1987. Provides a short biography of Kohlberg, his education, and his interest in morality and moral judgment. (NB)

Presents a new perspective from which to reassess the values clarification approach to moral education. In doing so, it locates values clarification within a long and rich tradition of ethical and educational theory. Contends that values clarification does not hold arbitrary or mistaken conceptions of "morality" and education, but merely…

Argues that Spinoza is correct in claiming that people naturally strive to repay hatred with love. Based on a reconstruction of Spinoza's views, the argument highlights the role of moral education in determining conduct. (Author/GEA)

Claims there is awareness and concern about journalism ethics among daily newspaper managing editors. Asserts that although ethical issues are being addressed to some degree, greater efforts could be made to see that reporters and editors are apprised of codes of ethics. (MM)

The author responds to Arthur Luehrmann's article "School of the Future = School of the Past. Adopting Microcomputers in Ways that Will and Won't Work", commenting in particular on educational change, microcomputers, and teachers as moral forces. (MT)

This article provides a philosophical analysis of the relationship between culture and the social sciences. It concludes that ideals reflect the inner image of social man and are influenced by the features of the time period, historical traditions, interconnections between cultures, and by the development of science, technology, art, philosophy,…

Reports study of 4- and 5-year-old children, finding (a) that young children's moral intuition about lying is quite advanced as compared to their definition of "to lie" and (b) that children's realist definition of "to lie" carries a strong negative moral connotation that overrides their usual subjectivist moral intuitions.…

Presents a survey of published and private opinions of mental health professionals revealing a previously hidden consensus concerning certain values that enhance mental health: Freedom, Love, Identity, Truth, Universals, Symptom Management, and Work. There was disagreement about the effect of many other values on mental health. (Author/BH)

Addresses the dilemma that value clarification theorists have exposed themselves to a charge of relativism because they wished to avoid the indictment that they were moralizers in the classroom. Concludes that it is possible to teach values in a way that respect for universally valid values is fostered. (JOW)

Surveyed basic life values of homemakers and career women. Results indicated that both groups placed high priority on aesthetic and economic values. Career women placed a higher priority on political value; homemakers placed a higher priority on religious value. Results of a values hierarchy showed substantial differences from previous studies.…

Reviews literature on the relationship between moral reasoning and several dimensions of religion. Studies are arranged by the religious dimension assessed (including beliefs, affiliation, and intrinsic-extrinsic orientation) and summarized in a chart at the close of the article. (JAC)