Cultural Influences on Moral Decision Making

Authors

  • Ashley Lewis PhD
  • Skyler Lewis PhD
  • Jordan Green PhD

Keywords:

Moral Decision Making, Cultural Influence, Ethical Reasoning, Cross-Cultural Studies, Moral Education

Abstract

This article explores how cultural backgrounds influence moral decision-making processes. By comparing individuals from diverse cultural settings, the study identifies key differences and similarities in ethical reasoning. The findings reveal that cultural norms and values significantly shape moral judgments, suggesting that moral education should be tailored to cultural contexts.
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Author Biographies

Ashley Lewis, PhD

PhD
University of Tokyo
7 Chome-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-8654, Japan

Skyler Lewis, PhD

PhD
University of São Paulo
Av. Prof. Luciano Gualberto, 380 - Butantã, São Paulo - SP, 05508-010, Brazil

Jordan Green, PhD

PhD
Indian Institute of Science
CV Raman Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560012, India

References

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Published

2025-01-22

Issue

Section

Articles