Moralities of Everyday Life
PSYC S1520 (CRN: 30220) | Syllabus
Instructors: Paul Bloom
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: TTh 4.00-6.00p
Distributional Requirements: Social Sciences
Eligibility: Open to college students only
Online Course. The modern science of moral thought and moral action explored through disciplines such as cognitive science, social and developmental psychology, neuroscience, behavioral economics, and analytic philosophy. Empathy and compassion in babies and young children; emotional reactions to family, friends, and strangers; the origins of prejudice and bigotry; sexuality, disgust, and purity; punishment, revenge, and forgiveness; the relationship between morality and religion. For college students and beyond. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480. Technology Fee: $85.
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