Emotions in the development of moral norms within cooperative relationships

Abstract

We support May's criticism of attempts to reduce morality to being primarily based on evolved emotional reactions. However, we question the clarity and consistence of his own position and suggest taking a developmental approach. We focus on providing a developmental approach to the role of emotions in the social origin of moral norms.

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“…Considering one aspect of the psychological patterns of personal growth -cognitive and emotional unity in process, we highlight such a significant component of the values formation as emotions/experiences (Blackman, 2019;Carpendale & Wallbridge, 2019;Haidt, 2006). Jonathan Haidt's research presents the essence of the emotional content of moral values, revealed through the observance of social and moral norms, thus creating a "feeling of happiness" (Haidt, 2006).…”

“…Reid Blackman argues this statement by explaining the nature of moral motivation through the influence of emotions and the reasons for them to arise (Blackman, 2019). Their formation successfully ensures the implementation of a "developmental approach to the role of emotions in the social origin of moral norms," the application of which allows taking into account the specifics of the emotional sphere of each individual (Carpendale & Wallbridge, 2019). It confirms the position that the level of moral maturity of the individual is determined by the formation of all moral values components and is based on awareness and adherence to the system of social values.…”

“…Human stable attitude towards social events, other people, and themselves is revealed due to the influence of the emotional component -moral feelings and emotions (Blackman, 2019;Carpendale & Wallbridge, 2019;Mestvirishvili et al, 2020;Thapan, 2019). Within the context of the study of emotional intelligence, the "integrative linkages" of emotions in the formation of "moral competencies, moral judgement and moral identity" have been proved; it leads to better moral functioning of the individual in society (Mestvirishvili et al, 2020: 307).…”

Julgamento de justiça e injustiça de cotas na universidade: impacto da empatia, da autopercepção e de um dilema de cotas

“…A distribuição de vagas educacionais, como recursos escassos e atrelados às oportunidades de ascensão social demandam julgamentos pautados não na competição e concorrência. A demanda educacional deveria ser pautada na cooperação, promovendo objetivos coletivos, treinando a colaboração, não a concorrência (Carpendale & Wallbridge, 2019;Kesselring, 2011). Para que esse ideal seja alcançado, o respeito ou reconhecimento das diversas situações educacionais e desigualdades raciais e sociais é fundamental.…”

“…Para além da imposição legal, a percepção individual a respeito da justiça da utilização de cotas nas universidades, se torna essencial para o estabelecimento de relações de cooperação no ambiente acadêmico (Carpendale & Wallbridge, 2019). A solidariedade e o respeito mútuo são fruto de relações cooperativas e são fundamentadas nos princípios de justiça (Carpendale & Lewis, 2006;Piaget, 1932Piaget, /1994.…”