Topic

Morality & Law

Beliefs about punishment, justice, rights, responsibility, harm, and moral duty.

Morality & Law

Why Some People Believe the Death Penalty Is Immoral

An exploration of the moral intuitions, personal histories, and social networks that make opposition to the death penalty feel necessary and coherent for many people.

By Dr. Lena OrtizApril 16, 2026

Morality & Law

Understanding Why Some People See the Death Penalty as Justice

This article examines the cognitive, emotional, and social factors that make the view of capital punishment as a form of justice feel compelling and coherent to those who hold it.

By Dr. Mara EllisonApril 11, 2026