My training in moral philosophy made it natural for me to wrestle with issues of character, responsibility, freedom, care and compassion in both work and life.
I admired the way you stood up for the players reputations, dignity, character responsibility, and level of importance as representatives on the opposing side of the negotiating table were attacking the character and minimizing the significance of the players to the success of the league.
Categories of moral theory such as intention, blame, responsibility, character, duty, virtue, and the like do capture important aspects of the human condition, but neither moral thinking (governed by the norms of the good and the right) nor scientific thinking (governed by the norm of truth) suffices.
As the Potter series grows beyond the original books and offers amazing opportunities for non-white characters, the responsibility to explore this sits on the shoulders of Rowling and the many talented people developing the world further.
Indeed, most nurses believed that individual character and responsibility play an important role in sensitivity to the professional ethics compliance and moral development.
And again, that question gets at this notion of character and responsibility.
In addition, we have recognized five qualities of good character: respect, responsibility, courage, compassion and integrity," said Arnie Goldstein, assistant superintendent for instruction.
She took it for granted that one grew up striving for "character", shouldering responsibility and finding strength in family ties and good work.
Because Dr. Kenny's goals for her students, in addition to academic goals, are so inspiring (wholesome character, compassion, responsibility, sophisticated intellect, love of reading), she deserves to have more substantial information presented about her success so that it can illuminate the debate.
That and the new president's speech (short but not all sweet, with references to the need for character and responsibility that seemed to many to be aimed at the departing president) and the 21-gun salute by the massed howitzers and the parade down Pennsylvania Avenue -- all the pomp and ceremony could not help but solidify Mr. Bush's claim to the presidency.
