Essays about: "Moral Psychology"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 24 essays containing the words Moral Psychology.

  1. 16. Game, Set and Cohesion : A case study of sport for social cohesion in Timor Leste

    University essay from Institutionen för medier och journalistik (MJ)

    Author : Daniel Ahlm; Johanna Lindgren; [2013]
    Keywords : Timor Leste; sports; sport psychology; social cohesion; moral and character development; participatory communication; peace and development; corruption; life skills.;

    Abstract : This thesis addresses how sports can encourage social cohesion amongst youth in Dili, Timor Leste. It is a case study, conducted in Timor Leste and is based on interviews with staff working at organizations that offer sport for peace programs as well as with other interested parties. READ MORE

  3. 17. Violence and animals : Moral considerations cencerning injustice, the perception of hierarchy and EU law

    University essay from Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Emilia Hermanrud; [2013]
    Keywords : Jurisprudence;

    Abstract : Abstract The EU is seen as having one of the most progressive approaches to animals in the world by granting them the status of ‘sentient beings’ in law. This paper discusses this moral status and its prospects within the current legal system. Moral judgements, ideology and value-based assumptions permeate the law. READ MORE

  4. 18. David Hume and contemporary realism in political theory

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Björn Östbring Carlsson; [2012]
    Keywords : realism; moralism; ideal theory; legitimacy; normativity; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Proponents of the recent movement of realism in political theory have expressed dissatisfaction with the typically Kantian and ideal theoretical assumptions that guide much political and normative theorizing. In this paper it is proposed that these realist theorists could find support for their critique of the Kantian legacy, as well as building blocks for a realist alternative, by drawing on the moral and political thought of David Hume. READ MORE

  5. 19. Moral Licensing in the Swedish Green Energy Market

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Henning Horn af Rantzien; Max Odéen; [2011]
    Keywords : moral licensing; green energy; difference in differences;

    Abstract : Moral licensing is a relatively new notion in social psychology and behavioral economics. A handful of experimental studies have shown that people who act in a way that is perceived to be morally meritorious, license themselves to refrain from such moral behavior in the future and may instead undertake immoral actions. READ MORE

  6. 20. Why not? - People who decided not to conform to perceived immorality

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Isa Gustafsson Jertfelt; [2010]
    Keywords : phenomenology; moral-nonconforming; morality; whistle-blowers; illegal immigrants; civil disobedience; non-conforming; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Much of the research in social psychology has focused on conformity. Often conformity is a necessary tool which helps our society to function but when people conform to something dangerous or immoral it can be very dangerous. In this study the people who do not conform for the reason that they disagree with the morality of the group are studied. READ MORE