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#796 - Rob Kurzban - The Evolutionary Psychology Of Human Morality

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Selfish Morality

Morality can sometimes be driven by self-interest rather than cooperation or harm prevention. People may choose to uphold moral standards to avoid being associated with wrongdoers and to align themselves with the accusers rather than the accused, even if it means penalizing a friend for a wrongdoing. This perspective portrays morality as a way to maintain one's social status and avoid being on the losing side of public opinion.

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