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24.220 Moral Psychology
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Not offered academic year 2024-2025Undergrad (Spring) HASS Humanities
Prereq: One philosophy subject or permission of instructor
Units: 3-0-9
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An examination of philosophical theories of action and motivation in the light of empirical findings from social psychology, sociology and neuroscience. Topics include belief, desire, and moral motivation; sympathy and empathy; intentions and other committing states; strength of will and weakness of will; free will; addiction and compulsion; guilt, shame and regret; evil; self-knowledge and self-deception; virtues and character traits. Enrollment may be limited; preference to Course 24 majors and minors.
T. Schapiro