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Some Confucian Insights and Moral Education.
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Wei, Tan Tai – Journal of Moral Education, 1990
Examines how the principles and virtues of Confucianism holistically meet moral education's requirements. Discusses justice, equality, and truthfulness as Confucian principles and the character virtues (wisdom, courage, compassion, and love) necessary for living the moral life. Stresses understanding motive, arguing that the moral person desires…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Altruism, Confucianism, Ethical Instruction
Learning Moral Commitment in Higher Education?
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Collier, Gerald – Journal of Moral Education, 1997
Maintains that universities have a responsibility to engender "..some sense of minimum universal values" in their students and to influence the adoption and promotion of these values in their lives. Considers ways that a university can accomplish this goal through a code of ethics, innovative management, and the impact of senior teams.…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Educational Responsibility, Ethical Instruction, Ethics
Moral Climate and the Development of Moral Reasoning: The Effects of Dyadic Discussions between Young Offenders.
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Taylor, John H.; Walker, Lawrence J. – Journal of Moral Education, 1997
Recommends the application of cognitive-developmental theory with young offenders. The theory claims that moral reasoning can be developed through discussion with others. Summarizes a study where 40 young offenders participated in moral-dilemma discussions with another subject that differed in level of moral reasoning and peer status. (MJP)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cognitive Development, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Ethical Instruction