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"Ethical Naturalism and Moral Psychology"

Ethical naturalism is the idea that moral values and behaviors can be understood through natural sciences, like psychology and biology. It suggests that our moral beliefs stem from human nature and our social environment, rather than from supernatural sources. Moral psychology studies how people think and feel about morality, exploring the psychological processes behind ethical decisions and judgments. Together, these fields examine how our innate tendencies, cultural influences, and cognitive functions shape our understanding of right and wrong, aiming to provide a scientific basis for our moral reasoning.