Tomasello on "we" and the sense of obligation

Behav Brain Sci. 2020 Apr 30:43:e62. doi: 10.1017/S0140525X19002383.

Abstract

Tomasello explores four interrelated phenomena: (1) joint intentional collaboration; (2) joint commitment; (3) "self-regulative pressure from 'we'"; and (4) the sense of interpersonal obligation. He argues that the version of (1) that involves (2) is the "source" of (3) and so the source of (4). I note an issue that arises once we distinguish two versions of (3).

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Cooperative Behavior*
  • Humans
  • Morals*