moralism

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Born in Virginia and educated in history and political science at Johns Hopkins University, Wilson became a respected intellectual in his fields with an interest in public service and a profound sense of moralism.

From Textbooks • Jul. 28, 2021

“She wanted to go beneath moralism to something deeper, to sacrificial love,” said Munroe, now 73 and retired.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2020

And he seems less driven by moralism than bound by legalism.

From Washington Post • May 24, 2019

But some New Zealanders, including local journalists, also wonder if her moralism helps her avoid scrutiny.

From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2018

If they are mystical quietists, they regard mere moralism as the struggling of a soul that is not saved.

From The Sources Of Religious Insight by Royce, Josiah