Moral Psychology, Fall 2005
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Author: Holton, Richard
Subject: Humanities, Social Sciences
Institution Name:
M.I.T.
Collection Name: MIT OpenCourseWare
Abstract: The course is 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.
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Course Type: Full Course
Material Types: Syllabi, Homework and Assignments, Lecture Notes
Media Formats: Text/HTML, Downloadable docs
Language: English
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