Browsing by Supervisor "van Zyl, Liezl"
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An empirically grounded theory of conscientiousness as an Aristotelian virtue
(The University of Waikato, 2022)This thesis is an interdisciplinary project; I develop a new philosophical theory of conscientiousness as a neo-Aristotelian virtue. I then go on to develop two psychometric measures (one general measure and one student-specific ... -
Ethical relationships between science and society: Understanding the social responsibility of scientists
(University of Waikato, 2011)The wider social responsibility of scientists has received theoretical discussion but little previous empirical research. To elucidate the construct, this thesis investigated scientists’ attitudes, values and beliefs about ... -
Morality, art, and moral education in the philosophy of Iris Murdoch
(The University of Waikato, 2018)In this research, the main focus is the educational role of art in the individual’s moral life. I begin by offering an account of Murdoch’s moral theory and discuss the concepts central to this theory. I argue that Murdoch’s ...
