Behavioral Ethics

Behavioral ethics studies how people actually behave in moral situations, often revealing that they do not always act as rationally or ethically as they believe they should. It combines insights from psychology and ethics to understand why people make certain moral decisions, often influenced by social pressures, emotions, and cognitive biases. This field highlights the gap between our ethical intentions and actual behaviors, emphasizing that moral choices are shaped by our environment and psychology, not just by abstract principles or rules. Understanding this can lead to better ethical practices in personal and professional contexts.