{"product_id":"moral-psychology-historical-and-contemporary-readings-paperback","title":"Moral Psychology: Historical and Contemporary Readings - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas Nadelhoffer\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eEddy Nahmias\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eShaun Nichols\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMoral Psychology: Historical and Contemporary Readings\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book to bring together the most significant contemporary and historical works on the topic from both philosophy and psychology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a comprehensive introduction to moral psychology, which is the study of psychological mechanisms and processes underlying ethics and morality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnique in bringing together contemporary texts by philosophers, psychologists and other cognitive scientists with foundational works from both philosophy and psychology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApproaches moral psychology from an empirically informed perspective\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores a wide range of topics from passion and altruism to virtue and responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEditorial introductions to each section explain the background of and connections between the selections\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tremendous growth of scientific research on emotion, decision-making, moral judgment, and moral behavior in recent years has given rise to a rich literature of scientifically-informed philosophical work on moral psychology. This volume is the first book to bring this literature together with the most significant foundational works from philosophy and psychology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproaching moral psychology from an empirically informed perspective, this collection shows the deep continuity between historical discussions in philosophical ethics and contemporary work in empirically oriented moral psychology. The selections explore a wide range of topics from passion and altruism to virtue and responsibility, with editorial material providing context and highlighting the connections running between the pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding historical selections from philosophy, classic pieces from 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e-century psychology, and some of the most significant contemporary contributions from philosophers, psychologists, and other cognitive scientists, \u003ci\u003eMoral Psychology: Historical and Contemporary Readings\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive introduction to this important field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Nadelhoffer\u003c\/b\u003e is Assistant Professor of philosophy and law and policy studies at Dickinson College. He has written articles for journals such as \u003ci\u003eAnalysis, Midwest Studies in Philosophy, Mind \u0026amp; Language, Neuroethics, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy and Phenomenological Research\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEddy Nahmias\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of philosophy and neuroscience at Georgia State University. He has published articles in journals such as \u003ci\u003ePhilosophical Studies, Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, Mind \u0026amp; Language, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eConsciousness and Cognition\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eRediscovering Free Will\u003c\/i\u003e (forthcoming).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShaun Nichols\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of philosophy and cognitive science at the University of Arizona. His publications include \u003ci\u003eMindreading: An Integrated Account of Pretense, Self-awareness and Understanding Other Minds\u003c\/i\u003e (with Stephen Stich, 2003), \u003ci\u003eSentimental Rules: On the Natural Foundations of Moral Judgment\u003c\/i\u003e (2004), and \u003ci\u003eExperimental Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (ed. with Joshua Knobe, 2008).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.6 x 6.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 18, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42169898860679,"sku":"9781405190190","price":100.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/08f6dcc60fb0a1e6ec452f8b393b52a3.webp?v=1733344385","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/moral-psychology-historical-and-contemporary-readings-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}