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THIS VIEW OF LIFE

By David Sloan Wilson, Mark Sloan, Michael Price In Morality

Is There a Universal Morality? Introduction and Overview of Responses

TVOL is pleased to explore the question “Is there a universal morality?” with the help of philosophers and scientists at the forefront of studying morality in light of “this view of life”. Our fifteen essayists provided a surprising diversity of answers to the question.

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By Elliott Sober In Morality

Universal Morality – A Passel of Distinctions

The question of whether there is a universal morality requires clarification.

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By Michelle Rodrigues In Biology

Quantum Chimpanzees: Do Watched Primates Change Their Behavior?

In particle physics, the mere act of looking at an electron changes its direction of movement. Could observing primates also change the outcome of what is observed?

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Morality Special Publication

Do Universal Moral Intuitions Shape and Constrain Culturally Prevalent Moral Norms?

Universal moral intuitions are like anchors, invisible from the surface but immovably secured to the…

Harvey Whitehouse, Ryan McKay
May 17, 2018

Morality Special Publication

On Morals, Rituals, and Obligations

“… breach of obligation may be ‘one of the few, if not, indeed, the only…

Richard Sosis
May 17, 2018

Morality Special Publication

Are Large-Scale Societies Outliers When It Comes To Core Elements Of Moral Judgment?

Most comparative studies of human moral judgment have been restricted to large-scale, industrialized populations, but…

Christopher von Rueden
May 17, 2018

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Universal morality is obscured by evolved morality

Evolved morality not only obscures universal morality but also creates an aversion to improvements to…

Diana Fleischman
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Morality Special Publication

Why It’s Unwise to Deny Moral Universals

You don’t need much in the way of normative assumptions to convert facts into values.…

Andy Norman
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Morality Special Publication

Could Morality Have A Transcendent, Naturalistic Purpose?

There is one way in which transcendent naturalistic purpose could in fact exist.

Michael Price
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Moral Universals, Moral Particulars and Tinbergen’s Four Questions

Tinbergen’s four questions apply to any variation-and-selection process, including but not restricted to genetic evolution. Accordingly,…

David Sloan Wilson
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Morality Special Publication

Moral Disagreement is Universal

We can find a path to moral consensus by focusing on our shared concerns for…

Robert Kurzban, Peter DeScioli
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Morality Special Publication

Our Modern Moral Predicament

The outer limits of moral possibility are established by the emotional tendencies that prepare us…

Russell Blackford
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Harmful Intentions Are Always Seen As Bad

It makes evolutionary sense that people would be hyper-vigilant about harmful intent, reading people’s morally…

Gordon Ingram
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Morality Special Publication

Seven Moral Rules Found All Around the World

Morality is always and everywhere a cooperative phenomenon.

Oliver Scott Curry
May 17, 2018

Morality Special Publication

A Universal Principle Within Morality’s Ultimate Source

Properly understood, morality is not a burden; it is an effective means for increasing the…

Mark Sloan
May 17, 2018

Morality Special Publication

Morality is Objective

“… morality (or most of it, anyway) is just as objectively true as science and…

Eric Dietrich
May 17, 2018

Morality Special Publication

Is there a universal morality?

“…ethics has to do with how to arrive at as harmonious social interactions as it…

Massimo Pigliucci
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Constructing Our Niches: The Ultimate/Proximate Relationship Relative to Planning, Design, Construction, and Operations

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Constructing Our Niches: The Ultimate/Proximate Relationship Relative to Codes and Standards

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Learning from Gossip about Free Speech

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The Business World Needs Multilevel Selection (MLS) Theory

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The Gendered Organisation

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The Evolved Decision Maker

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Curiosity as a Commandment for Business School Curricula

Understanding the evolutionary basis for curiosity as a human universal importantly invites everyone to appreciate…

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