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Nov 08, 2025
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PSY 311 - Origins of Moral Thought
Description
Moral values define us, unite us, and give meaning to our lives. How have we come to hold our particular moral convictions? We will examine this question on three different timescales: millennia (human evolution), centuries (cultural dynamics), and years (child development). Students will evaluate and synthesize insights from psychology, philosophy, biology, anthropology, economics, and history in order to understand the manifold origins of moral beliefs and behaviors, thus challenging existing values and cultivating improved abilities to create a better future.
Prerequisite
PSY 100 OR SPM 100 OR BIO 101 , AND PSY 300 /PSY 230 OR BIO 210 (PSY 300 /PSY 230 or BIO 210 may be taken concurrently)
Credits: 1
Course Attribute(s):
Major: BFB:Animal Behavior
SPM Program
Major: Moral Psychology
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