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PHIL 353 - Morality and Psychology (3)


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 .

Grading: Graded
Course ID: 102398
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Same as Offered: PSYC 353  
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete one course in Philosophy with a grade of ‘C’ or better.



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