Handbook

This subject delves into the complexities of moral and rational decision-making. We start by examining how recent advances in psychology impact moral theorizing. We will consider, for example, the effects of cognitive bias on the reliability of moral intuitions and how neuroscience, particularly brain imaging studies, informs our understanding of morality. We will then engage with a series of case studies to navigate the challenges of practical decision-making. Through these explorations, we will critically assess whether rational decision-making is psychologically feasible and neuro-scientifically realistic and whether there are inherent limits to rationality itself.

Please note this subject is only offered in years ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8.