Morality

How do we balance self-interest with fairness for others?

UChicago study identifies neural processes behind everyday moral decisions

Clue to infant moral compass

Study by Prof. Jean Decety finds infants can distinguish between prosocial and antisocial behavior


Telegraph (India)

Can violence be moral?

Adj. Asst. Prof. David Nussbaum, grad student Seamus Power discuss complex relationship of violence, morality in context of terrorism


Alex Shaw

Title: Associate Professor of Psychology

Expertise: Emotions, Morality

Departmental website: https://psychology.uchicago.edu/directory/alex-shaw

Lab website: https://www.dibslab.uchicago.edu/

Jean Decety

Title: Irving B. Harris Distinguished Service Professor in Psychology and Psychiatry

Expertise: Sociology, Emotions, Empathy, Morality, Decision making

Departmental website: https://psychology.uchicago.edu/directory/jean-decety