Moral opportunism as a consequence of decision making under uncertainty

Merguei, Nitzan; Strobel, Martin; Vostroknutov, Alexander

doi:10.1016/j.jebo.2022.03.020

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“…Similarly, under the Code of Hammurabi in ancient Mesopotamia, retributive justice was codified as lex talionis or the principle of "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" (de Almeida, 2017). Also, in medieval Christian thought, God justified retribution as righteous vengeance against spiritual transgressions, emphasizing repentance and penance (Merguei et al, 2022). Eastern traditions such as Hinduism and Buddhism frame retribution in karmic terms as inevitable consequences for moral actions in current or past lives (Oh, 2022).…”

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“…However, the movie also provides insight into universal aspects of retribution systems across human societies. Anthropological research reveals common moral values of fairness, reciprocity, and norm compliance that undergird retributive impulses in diverse cultures (Merguei et al, 2022). Analyses of retribution patterns across small-scale and modern state-level societies point to possible innate cognitive dimensions of retributive morality, suggesting deep evolutionary roots (Martínez Alles, 2018).…”

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A Critical Appraisal of The Role of Retribution in Aníkúlápó: The Movie

Adedokun,

Olanrewaju

2023

IJSR

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This study examines Aníkúlápó, a Yoruba historical movie, to elucidate cultural perspectives on retributive justice. The study is grounded in the Yoruba worldview, which frames retribution as essential for restoring cosmic and social equilibrium when moral norms are violated. The data analysis used textual analysis of Aníkúlápó’s narrative depictions of crime and punishment as insights into traditional Yoruba principles of retributive justice. The findings reveal that the movie accurately portrays customary public punishment processes in precolonial Yoruba society aimed at communal justice and harmony. Beliefs in supernatural forces dispensing divine retribution are also authentically represented. While punishments seek to deter crime and rehabilitate offenders, scholarly critiques note occasional unfairness and excess. Overall, the analysis of the movie illuminates the pivotal role of retribution in Yoruba's cultural identity and moral philosophy. The key themes in the study relate to retribution's links to cosmic balance, supernatural dimensions, and functions as deterrence and rehabilitation. By situating the analysis of Aníkúlápó within scholarship on African jurisprudence, the study elucidates Yoruba perspectives on fate, choice, proportionality, and pragmatism when responding to moral complexities and wrongdoing. This study contributes original humanistic insight into indigenous African philosophies of social harmony beyond punitive justice. This study recommends comparing diverse narratives and contemporary attitudes to enrich the understanding retribution's nuanced cultural significance.

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A Critical Appraisal of The Role of Retribution in Aníkúlápó: The Movie

Adedokun,

Olanrewaju

2023

IJSR

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“…The rapidly expanding economic literature on social norms has primarily focused on static frameworks where norms are common knowledge or settings where individuals receive exogenous normative or empirical information. However, there is a growing interest in normative uncertainty (d'Adda et al, 2020;Merguei et al, 2020;Bicchieri et al, 2022a;Dimant and Gesche, 2023;Dimant et al, 2023a) and pluralistic ignorance, which refers to a lack of information and potential misperception about others' preferences (Bursztyn et al, 2020b;Smerdon et al, 2020).…”

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Motivated Information Acquisition and Social Norm Formation

2023

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“…Rational expectations theorists have identified that economic stability rests upon individuals' enduring preferences and the principle of decision-making maximization [22]. Regarding land transfer, expectations refer to farmers' foresight and anticipations concerning the benefits and risks associated with such transactions [23].…”

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Circulation Expectations, Farmer Trust, and Farmers’ Contract Choice Behavior

Wenjun

2023

Land

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This study investigates the influence of expectations and trust on farmers’ decisions regarding contractual choices in land transfer. The dataset used for analysis consists of 1101 households in a province in western China. The research focuses on two aspects: the selection between written and oral contracts, and the decision to continue the contractual relationship. The findings reveal that farmers’ choices are significantly affected by their expectations and levels of trust. Specifically, when farmers’ expectations regarding the land transfer process are not met, they tend to prefer written contracts over oral ones. This preference can be attributed to the greater clarity and risk reduction offered by written contracts. On the other hand, higher levels of trust increase the likelihood of farmers continuing the land transfer contract, as trust fosters a sense of confidence and security in the ongoing relationship. Interestingly, trust also plays a moderating role. Farmers who have aligned expectations and high levels of trust are more inclined to opt for oral contracts. This preference for oral contracts can be attributed to their flexibility and emphasis on interpersonal relationships, allowing for better adaptation to the changing dynamics of land transfer. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the factors influencing farmers’ decision-making processes regarding contractual choices in land transfer. They provide valuable insights for policymakers involved in land transfer, enabling them to optimize policies and facilitate farmers’ decision-making processes.

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Moral opportunism as a consequence of decision making under uncertainty

Cited by 13 publications

References 23 publications

A Critical Appraisal of The Role of Retribution in Aníkúlápó: The Movie

A Critical Appraisal of The Role of Retribution in Aníkúlápó: The Movie

Motivated Information Acquisition and Social Norm Formation

Circulation Expectations, Farmer Trust, and Farmers’ Contract Choice Behavior

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