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Moral Foundations Theory | Golden Age

Moral Foundations Theory | Golden Age

Moral foundations theory is a social psychological theory that aims to explain the origins of and variation in human moral reasoning on the basis of innate, mod

Overview

Moral foundations theory is a social psychological theory that aims to explain the origins of and variation in human moral reasoning on the basis of innate, modular foundations. The theory was initially developed to explain the origins of human moral reasoning and the variation in moral values across cultures. The theory has been influential in fields such as psychology, philosophy, and politics, and has been applied in various contexts, including education, governance, and community building.