A recent study published in the Journal of Personality revealed a surprising level of agreement on the traits that define morally exceptional individuals, such as empathy, guilt-proneness, and moral identity. Researchers William Fleeson and colleagues set out to explore the characteristics that distinguish morally exceptional individuals from those considered morally average or immoral. There are ongoing debates about what constitutes moral exceptionality, especially in a society where moral actions are often judged inconsistently. Previous research has highlighted various traits, such as empa…