Routledge Ethics and Attachment - Moral Judgment Book

Why do we feel different levels of sympathy for different victims? In Ethics and Attachment: How We Make Moral Judgments, psychoanalyst and philosopher Aner Govrin explores the deep connections between human emotion and morality. This book introduces the attachment approach to moral judgment, providing a new model for understanding how we decide what is right and wrong. By looking at why certain acts of cruelty bother us more than others, Govrin connects the dots between human behavior and psychological development. The text draws on clinical findings from psychoanalysis, neuroscience, and developmental psychology to explain these complex reactions. It specifically examines how an infant's experiences during their first year of life shape the way they perceive and react to moral situations later in life. This work is a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of philosophy and psychology. It offers a fresh perspective on the processes involved in making moral decisions, making it a significant addition to the study of clinical psychology and human ethics.