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The logic of universalization guides moral judgment – Fiery Cushman

Talk given at the 2021 Life Improvement Science Conference Title: The logic of universalization guides moral judgment Speaker: Fiery Cushman Abstract: Humans have several different ways to decide whether an action is wrong: We might ask whether it causes harm or whether it breaks a rule. Moral psychology attempts to understand the mechanisms that underlie moral judgments. Inspired by theories of “universalization” in moral philosophy, I discuss a mechanism that is complementary to existing approaches. Our studies demonstrate it in both adults and children and formalize a precise account of its cognitive mechanisms. Specifically, we show that, when making judgments in novel circumstances, people adopt moral rules that would lead to better consequences if (hypothetically) universalized. Universalization may play a key role in allowing people to construct new moral rules when confronting social dilemmas such as voting and environmental stewardship. I conclude by situating universalization within a broader class of mechanisms that allow individuals to anticipate the likely outcomes of bargaining, negotiation, and institutional design. Learn more about Life Improvement Science: https://www.life-improvement.science/