Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about charitable giving and estate planning ideas. Ethical questions arise during many estate plans. Sometimes, these are ...

The topic of debt creates moral confusion. Many are of the view that debt is not clearly right or wrong. Some even call debt as morally neutral. Few feel that loan forgiveness can be both fair and ...

Every day we encounter circumstances we consider wrong: a starving child, a corrupt politician, an unfaithful partner, a fraudulent scientist. These examples highlight several moral issues, including ...

God, sex, and the U.S. House of Representatives. How does any researcher begin to explain the motivations and work of 535 unique individuals (or even just the 435 members of the House of ...

Speaking up at work —about a project, assignment, or task — is difficult. Speaking up about a morally charged issue? Well, there may not be a harder endeavor. As organizations continue to advocate for ...

Moral injury can occur if someone does or witnesses something that violates their personal moral beliefs. They may feel guilty, ashamed, or angry or feel that they have experienced a betrayal. The ...