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Joshua Greene is an American psychologist, neuroscientist, and philosopher. He is a professor at Harvard University, known for his research on moral judgment, decision-making, and the intersection of psychology and ethics.
Known for: Moral Tribes: Emotion, Reason, and the Gap Between Us and Them
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Moral Tribes: Emotion, Reason, and the Gap Between Us and Them
Moral Tribes explores how human morality evolved to solve cooperation problems within groups but struggles to handle conflicts between groups. Greene, a psychologist and philosopher, integrates neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy to propose a utilitarian approach to bridge moral divides and promote global cooperation.
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The Tragedy of the Commonsense Morality
The story of human morality begins with cooperation. For our ancestors, living in small groups meant survival depended on individuals working together. Natural selection favored moral systems that promoted fairness, reciprocity, and loyalty within tribes. These evolved moral codes solved what game t...
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Dual-Process Moral Psychology
Neuroscience has opened a window into how our moral minds actually work. When we make moral judgments, different parts of the brain light up depending on the kind of problem we face. Quick, intuitive judgments—those flavored with emotion—engage brain regions like the amygdala and medial frontal cort...
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About Joshua Greene
Joshua Greene is an American psychologist, neuroscientist, and philosopher. He is a professor at Harvard University, known for his research on moral judgment, decision-making, and the intersection of psychology and ethics.
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