Emotivism and its influence on contemporary theories of moral development

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Juan Carlos Marulanda Hernández

Abstract

For years philosophers and scientists interested in the theme of morals have tried to establish the influence of emotions on our judgments of what is morally correct or incorrect. While many consider emotion as an obstacle to this purpose, suggesting that the end purpose of moralism implies the domination of reason over affection, others have found in it the basis for understanding our moral life. This position, which argues that the meaning of “good or evil” depends on our feelings or attitudes is called “moral emotivism”. The following document presents a reflection on moral emotivism as a doctrine in moral philosophy and its influence on contemporary positions in the psychology of moral development.

Author Biography

Juan Carlos Marulanda Hernández, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios

Psicólogo de la Universidad Nacional, docente del programa de Psicología de Uniminuto.