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Can prototypes inform moral developmental theory?

D Hart1

  • 1Department of Psychology, Rutgers University, Camden, New Jersey 08102, USA. hart@crab.rutgers.edu

Developmental Psychology
|May 23, 1998
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Research on moral excellence prototypes offers insights into moral development. However, this commentary argues that philosophical and psychological paradigms also contribute, and prototype study has limitations for theoretical issues.

Area of Science:

  • Moral Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Philosophy of Excellence

Background:

  • Walker and Pitts (1998) proposed that studying prototypes of moral excellence could yield novel insights into moral development.
  • Traditional psychological and philosophical paradigms may not fully capture these unique insights.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To argue that experts in philosophical and psychological paradigms can contribute to revising theories of moral excellence.
  • To assert that the study of prototypes has limitations in resolving certain theoretical issues.
  • To identify three research topics benefiting from the investigation of moral excellence prototypes.

Main Methods:

  • This is a commentary, presenting a theoretical argument and analysis.
  • It critiques the exclusive reliance on prototype research for moral development theories.

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  • It proposes alternative and complementary approaches.

    • Main Results:

    • Experts from established psychological and philosophical paradigms actively contribute to refining theories of moral excellence.
    • The investigation of prototypes, while valuable, has inherent limitations for addressing complex theoretical debates.
    • Specific research areas are identified where prototype investigation can be effectively integrated.

    Conclusions:

    • A balanced approach, integrating prototype research with insights from psychological and philosophical paradigms, is most effective for advancing the study of moral development and excellence.
    • Further research should explore the identified topics, leveraging diverse theoretical frameworks.