About the book
This is the first philosophy textbook in moral psychology, introducing students to a range of philosophical topics and debates such as: What is moral motivation? Do reasons for action always depend on desires? Is emotion or reason at the heart of moral judgment? Under what conditions are people morally responsible? Are there self-interested reasons for people to be moral? Moral Psychology: A Contemporary Introduction presents research by philosophers and psychologists on these topics, and addresses the overarching question of how empirical research is (or is not) relevant to philosophical inquiry.
Editions of Moral Psychology
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- ISBN 9781136304378
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- ISBN 9781136304385
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This is the first philosophy textbook in moral psychology, introducing students to a range of philosophical topics and debates such as: What is moral motivation? Do reasons for action always depend on desires? Is emotion or reason at the heart of moral judgment? Under what conditions are people morally responsible? Are there self-interested reasons for people to be moral? Moral Psychology: A Contemporary Introduction presents research by philosophers and psychologists on these topics, and addresses the overarching question of how empirical research is (or is not) relevant to philosophical inquiry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moral Psychology about?
This is the first philosophy textbook in moral psychology, introducing students to a range of philosophical topics and debates such as: What is moral motivation? Do reasons for action always depend on desires? Is emotion or reason at the heart of moral judgment? Under what conditions are people morally responsible? Are there self-interested reasons for people to be moral? Moral Psychology: A Contemporary Introduction presents research by philosophers and psychologists on these topics, and addresses the overarching question of how empirical research is (or is not) relevant to philosophical inquiry.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Moral Psychology?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics and moral philosophy
Where can I read a sample of Moral Psychology?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781136304378
Is Moral Psychology part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Moral Psychology?
Valerie Tiberius
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Moral Psychology is available as ebook(ISBN 9781136304378) and pdf(ISBN 9781136304385)