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Prinz, Jesse J.

The emotional construction of morals / Jesse J. Prinz. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2007. - ix, 334 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [309]-328) and index.

Morality and emotion -- Constructing morals.

"Jesse J. Prinz argues that recent work in philosophy, neuroscience, and anthropology supports two radical hypotheses about the nature of morality: moral values are based on emotional responses, and these emotional responses are inculcated by culture, not hard-wired through natural selection." "Throughout the book, Prinz relates his view to contemporary and historical work in philosophical ethics. His views echo themes in the writings of David Hume and Friedrich Nietzsche, but Prinz supports, extends, and revises these classic theories using the resources of cutting-edge cognitive science. The Emotional Construction of Moral will stimulate and challenge anyone who is curious about the nature and origin of moral values."--BOOK JACKET.

ISBN: 9780199283019 019928301X 9780199571543 0199571546

LCCN: 2007025752

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA759582 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 013805340 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Ethics.
Emotions.
Moral sense theory (filosofie)
Ethik
Gefühl
Moral sense theory (filosofie)

LC Class. No.: BJ1031 / .P75 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 171/.2