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Non-negotiable problems for a negotiation framework of morality.

Tomer Ullman1

  • 1Psychology, Harvard University, Northwest Building, Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA, USA tullman@fas.harvard.edu.

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Contractualist morality offers promise but struggles with situations where negotiation is morally wrong, especially within close relationships like family and friendships. Further exploration is needed for these complex moral scenarios.

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Area of Science:

  • Moral Philosophy
  • Ethics

Background:

  • Contractualism is a prominent ethical theory.
  • Its application to certain moral situations remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the limitations of contractualism.
  • To explore its applicability in morally fraught negotiation contexts.
  • To analyze its relevance to close interpersonal relationships.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical analysis
  • Ethical theory examination

Main Results:

  • Contractualism faces challenges when negotiation is morally objectionable.
  • Its framework is not readily applicable to the dynamics of friendships and familial bonds.

Conclusions:

  • The scope of contractualist moral theory may be limited.
  • Further development is required to address complex relational ethics.