The significance of human development is surprisingly neglected by moral philosophy. ‘Good enough’ parents, nevertheless, appreciate what moral philosophers overlook. As their children develop, parents discern that the standards for human flourishing, virtues, and rules are neither universal nor one-size-fits-all. The criteria for human flourishing, virtues, and the precepts of the natural law modulate according to the developmentally appropriate capabilities of toddlers, schoolchildren, adolescents, young adults, the elderly, and so forth. 

Institutions: Understanding and Evaluating Them

Major institutions have failed society. Banks and the Financial Markets have failed us in the 2008 credit crisis. The FA, the BBC, the Churches, British Gymnastics have all failed the victims of sex abuse. The Police and the CPS have failed the victims of sexual violence and rape. The NHS and Care Services continue to fail many patients.

Campion Hall is hosting a two-week summer school in Forced Migration in collaboration with Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) and Boston College. Jesuit Refugee Service is an international Catholic organization with a mission to accompany, serve and advocate on behalf of refugees and other displaced persons.