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Area of Science:

  • Philosophy
  • Social Psychology
  • Moral Philosophy

Background:

  • Michael Tomasello's work often mentions joint commitment without a complete definition.
  • Previous research has established joint commitment's link to a "we" sense and its role in creating obligations and rights.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive characterization of joint commitment.
  • To explain the normative impact of joint commitment on individuals involved.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of joint commitment.
  • Examination of its grounding in a "we" identity.
  • Exploration of its role in establishing directed obligations and rights.

Main Results:

  • Joint commitment is defined by a "we" perspective shared by participants.
  • This shared perspective forms the basis for directed obligations and rights.

Conclusions:

  • A clear understanding of joint commitment is crucial for analyzing social and moral interactions.
  • Joint commitment underpins the normative structure of many human relationships.