PSYC 353 - Morality and Psychology

(3.00)

An examination of some of the central issues connecting psychological research to ethical inquiry. Topics to be covered may include: psychological egoism; the nature of moral judgment and moral motivation and their relations; the role of reasoning vs. emotional processes in moral judgments; the social and evolutionary functions of moral sentiments and concepts; how psychological research might shape our understanding of and responses to the questions about whether morality is objective and whether we can be morally responsible for our actions. Recommended Preparation PHIL 150 or PHIL 152 or PHIL 350 or PSYC 100

Course ID: 102398
Consent: No Special Consent Required.
Components: Lecture
Same as Offered: PHIL 353
Prerequisite/Corequisite: One course in Philosophy with a ‘C’ or better.