ethics, martin luther, morality, sun tzu

We Are in the Midst of an Ethical Crisis

It seems we are now in the midst of an ethical crisis. Ethics is the discipline relating to right and wrong. This discipline constitutes moral obligations, moral principles and values, and moral character. Ethics and morality are synonymous terms, meaning “customs” in their original Greek and Latin languages. The Greek term “ethics,” however, also implies ...

Jack Roberts

Book of ethics by Aristotle, translated by J.A.K. Thomson, black cover with gold embossing.

How Confucius Influenced Chinese Concepts of Morals and Ethics

As William Blakney stated about Confucius in his 1955 translation of the Tao Te Ching: “It is no accident that China’s great moral innovator Confucius was a gregarious man who haunted capital cities, accompanied by disciples, pleading for a chance to set things right. Nor is it an accident that an important and original expression ...

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A statue of Confucius.

Why Chinese Women Wear Jade Bracelets

Chinese women love their jade bracelets, and they always look stunning wearing them. The simple elegance of a green jade bracelet seems to perfectly match Asian features and skin tones. Jade bracelets can be dressed up or down easily. To dress down: add leather, earthy tones, and casual dress. To dress up: wear with gold, ...

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An Asian woman holding a jade bracelet and necklace.