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The Structural Evolution of Morality

It is certainly the case that morality governs the interactions that take place between individuals. But what if morality exists because of these interactions? This book argues for the claim that much of the behaviour we view as Ç'ÚmoralÇ'Ù exists because acting in that way benefits each of us to the greatest extent possible, given the socially structured nature of society. Drawing upon aspects of evolutionary game theory, the theory of bounded rationality, and computational models of social networks, it shows both how moral behaviour can emerge in socially structured environments, and how it can persist even when it is not typically viewed as Ç'ÚrationalÇ'Ù from a traditional economic perspective. Since morality consists of much more than mere behaviour, this book also provides a theory of how moral principles and the moral sentiments play an indispensable role in effective choice, acting as Ç'Úfast and frugal heuristicsÇ'Ù in social decision contexts.

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Title of ebook: The Structural Evolution of Morality
ISBN: 9780511500190
parent-ISBN: 9780521870320
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Internet download file size: 5961 kb
Pages: 312
Published: 11-2007
Released online for download: 11-15-2007
Author of eBook: McKenzie Alexander,J.

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