PSYC 2600 - Moral Development

Institution:

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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An analysis of psychological research on how our common sense moral beliefs develop from early childhood through old age, and their application to daily problems. A major focus is on the conflict between themes of justice or individual rights and caring compassion and its relation to gender differences (the Kohlberg/Gilligan debate). When Offered: Annually. Cross Listed: Cross-listed as PHIL 2600. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and PHIL 2600. Credit Hours: 4

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rpi.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 276-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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