New Finding Offers Neurological Support for Adam Smith's "Theories of Morality"
Monday, April 9, 2012 - 14:40
in Psychology & Sociology
The part of the brain we use when engaging in egalitarian behavior may also be linked to a larger sense of morality, researchers have found. Their conclusions, which offer scientific support for Adam Smith's theories of morality, are based on experimental research published in the latest issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.