Dual-Process Theories in Moral Psychology Interdisciplinary Approach

This anthology offers a unique collection of contributions focusing on the discussion about the so-called dual-process theories within the field of moral psychology. In general, dual-process theories state that in cognitive systems, two sorts of processes

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Cordula Brand (Ed.)

Dual-Process Theories in Moral Psychology Interdisciplinary Approaches to Theoretical, Empirical and Practical Considerations

Editor Cordula Brand Universität Tübingen Tübingen, Germany With the assistance of Margarita Berg Financially supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, BMBF)

ISBN 978-3-658-12052-8 ISBN 978-3-658-12053-5 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-658-12053-5 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016934209 Springer VS © Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, speci¿cally the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on micro¿lms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a speci¿c statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Lektorat: Frank Schindler, Monika Mülhausen Printed on acid-free paper Springer VS is a brand of Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)

Contents

Prologue: Morality Robert Hepach

Preface Cordula Brand

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Part I On the Relationship Between Ethics and Empirical Sciences Dimensions of Moral Intuitions – Metaethics, Epistemology and Moral Psychology Cordula Brand

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Where and When Ethics Needs Empirical Facts Dieter Birnbacher

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Normativity of Moral Intuitions in the Social Intuitionist Model Maciej Juzaszek

57

Psychology Instead of Ethics? Why Psychological Research Is Important but Cannot Replace Ethics Janett Triskiel

77

Part II Empirical Approaches in Recent Moral Psychology Research Young Children’s Concern for Others’ Well-Being as a Core Motive for Developing Prosocial Behavior Robert Hepach

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Moral Argumentation Skills and Aggressive Behavior. Implications for Philosophical Ethics Michael von Grundherr

119

Psychology’s Contribution to Ethics: Two Case Studies Liz Gulliford

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Moral Judgments and Moral Integrity – Three Empirical Studies Mariola Paruzel-Czachura

159

Moral Intuitionism and Empirical Data Jonas Nagel / Alex Wiegmann

185

Can Biological Approaches Explain (Im)Moral Behavior? Problems and Potentials of Studies Focused on a Genetic Predisp