Word: moralizing
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According to speakers on a “moral biology” panel yesterday, the union of morality and science calls for a heavy dose of skepticism...
...panel—which took place at Harvard Law School and was entitled “Moral Biology: How should developments in mind sciences and behavioral biology alter our understanding of law and morality?”—featured four panelists, including Joshua D. Greene, an assistant professor of psychology at Harvard...
...fact that Lian Sheng is Er Hu’s wife. Pang’s ambition grows as he leads the brothers and their armies to victory after victory against rebels in the kingdom; but with increased ambition comes increased corruption. He is often in conflict with the purer morals of his brothers, and his determination to become a powerful government official turns “The Warlords” from a war-movie bromance into a devastating moral tragedy centered around the complete destruction of a friendship...
...strong elements in the film. The costumes, sets, and cinematography perfectly capture the desperate conditions of wartime, the exhaustion and pain of the characters, and the aesthetic of mid-nineteenth century China. The film’s script is equally strong; despite the heaviness of the plot and the moral decisions the characters must make, there is still warmth, humor, and wit in their lines...
...central focus of “The Warlords,” despite all of the action scenes and moral pontificating, is the exploration of relationships between men who love each other. With its epic scope and emotional sensibility, Chan has crafted an awe-inspiring tale of the human condition...