The complex relation between morality and empathy

Morality and empathy are fundamental components of human nature across cultures. However, the wealth of empirical findings from developmental, behavioral, and social neuroscience demonstrates a complex relation between morality and empathy. At times, empathy guides moral judgment, yet other times em...

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Published in:	Trends in cognitive sciences Vol. 18; no. 7; pp. 337 - 339
Main Authors:	Decety, Jean, Cowell, Jason M.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Amsterdam Elsevier Ltd 01.07.2014 Elsevier
Subjects:	Biological and medical sciences Brain - physiology Emotions - physiology Empathy - physiology Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Humans Models, Psychological Morals Neurology Psychiatry Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychology. Psychophysiology Social attribution, perception and cognition Social Behavior Social interactions. Communication. Group processes Social psychology Human Affect affectivity Central nervous system Critical study Empathy Moral science Social cognition Encephalon
ISSN:	1364-6613, 1879-307X, 1879-307X
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