The Psychology Of Moral Behaviour
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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What drives a person to act morally — or to abandon conscience entirely when temptation strikes? The Psychology of Moral Behaviour by Derek Wright presents a rigorous and far-reaching scientific inquiry into the foundations of human morality, dissecting the psychological mechanisms that govern how individuals resist temptation, experience guilt, develop altruism, form moral beliefs, and construct a sense of moral identity. Drawing on empirical research from developmental psychology, social psychology, and learning theory, Wright chronicles the journey from childhood moral conditioning to adult ethical reasoning, presenting morality not as a philosophical abstraction but as a measurable, understandable dimension of human behaviour. Wright's approach is lucid and authoritative, synthesising decades of psychological research into an accessible yet intellectually demanding narrative that challenges the reader to reconsider the very nature of virtue and vice. The book stands as a landmark in the field of moral psychology, predating much of the popular discourse on the subject and grounding its arguments in hard science rather than conjecture. Wright illustrates how culture, upbringing, and cognitive development intertwine to shape our ethical selves, raising the profound and unsettling question: if morality is a product of psychology, how truly free are our moral choices?
Author: Derek Wright
Format: Paperback
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What drives a person to act morally — or to abandon conscience entirely when temptation strikes? The Psychology of Moral Behaviour by Derek Wright presents a rigorous and far-reaching scientific inquiry into the foundations of human morality, dissecting the psychological mechanisms that govern how individuals resist temptation, experience guilt, develop altruism, form moral beliefs, and construct a sense of moral identity. Drawing on empirical research from developmental psychology, social psychology, and learning theory, Wright chronicles the journey from childhood moral conditioning to adult ethical reasoning, presenting morality not as a philosophical abstraction but as a measurable, understandable dimension of human behaviour. Wright's approach is lucid and authoritative, synthesising decades of psychological research into an accessible yet intellectually demanding narrative that challenges the reader to reconsider the very nature of virtue and vice. The book stands as a landmark in the field of moral psychology, predating much of the popular discourse on the subject and grounding its arguments in hard science rather than conjecture. Wright illustrates how culture, upbringing, and cognitive development intertwine to shape our ethical selves, raising the profound and unsettling question: if morality is a product of psychology, how truly free are our moral choices?