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We've been creating exceptional ethics education experiences since 2007.
The Prindle Institute for Ethics equips people to deepen their understanding of different moral perspectives and to think critically about the inescapable ethical issues of our time. Through ethics education resources and interactive experiences, we bring communities together to fully engage with the ethical dimensions of their lives.
WHAT WE DO
Apply to become a Hillman Intern
Don't just learn about ethics. Do it! 2026-2027 applications are now open for our flagship student program. Submit yours by April 5, 11:59PM.
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The ethics of everyday technologies
Join us at the Institute, April 7-8 for the Midwest Ethics Symposium: Technology and Well-Being. Free and open to the public. Register today.
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Great Books for Little Thinkers
What makes a picture book last? Explore discussion guides for six Caldecott Medal winners, books that have shaped how generations of children see themselves, each other, and the world.
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Barry Lam: The Case for Discretion
Modern life runs on rules—some helpful, some… not so much. In this episode, Alex talks with philosopher Barry Lam (UC Riverside) about his new book Fewer Rules, Better People: The Case for Discretion. Lam makes a bold claim: sometimes fewer rules can actually make us better. With sharp insights and real-world stories, he walks us through why giving people more wiggle room might lead to fairer, more humane outcomes. But it’s not all freewheeling freedom—the conversation also digs into the risks of bias and the need for accountability when discretion takes the wheel.
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PRINDLE POST
Mar 18, 2026Incendiary Insincerity: On the Ethics of Trolling
Politics as provocation. read this
TCP GUIDES
MAR 1, 2026Dr. Seuss, "Yertle the Turtle"
Perfect for grades K–4, our updated discussion guide invites students to explore power, fairness, and what it means to have a voice when those in charge aren’t listening.
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NEWS
Mar 17, 2026The Putnam County Middle School Ethics Bowl Returns
The Prindle Institute hosted the second annual Putnam County Middle School Ethics Bowl this past weekend, welcoming students from Greencastle Middle School, North Putnam Middle School, and South Putna read thisVisit us.
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