Moral Tribes
Objectives
- To identify the meaning of morality and the unconscious biases that influence it.
- To highlight the sources of our morality.
- To consider the role of reason and emotion in the formulation of moral views.
Key Concepts
- Tribalism
- Morality
Module overview
We live in an increasingly polarised world. Many on the left have moved to the Regressive end of the spectrum, and not a few on the right have moved to the Fanatic end of it. It is not uncommon to see people dig in their heels and refuse to heed the voice of reason or evaluate the evidence when it comes to matters of morality.
Our political beliefs, our religious beliefs, and even our beliefs about the climate and the very nature of reality are informed by our moral views. This module looks at how different groups have differing moral intuitions, and different unconscious biases. We will also explore the sources of much of our disagreements and conflicts on issues of morality.
Details
Skills
Creativity & Imagination
Collaboration & Leadership
Critical Thinking
Citizenship & Stewardship
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