Moral Sentiments in the Brain: Empathy as the basis for morality, by Paul J. Zak

At Psychology Today I found an excellent article and video explaining the biological basis for morality I wanted to share. Enjoy!




Moral Sentiments in the Brain:Empathy as the basis for moralityPublished on June 29, 2009By Paul J. ZakAdam Smith, the father of modern economics, is best known for the idea in his 1776 The Wealth of Nations that self-interested behavior leads to the best outcome