moral motivation

• what is meant by moral motivation?


  realism says that when we make moral judgements, we feel a kind of pull to do what's right. it's like feeling motivated to do your homework when you know it's the right thing to do
• what is an example of this?

  if you see someone in trouble, you might feel a strong urge to help them. moral realism suggests that this feeling is connected to recognizing what's morally right.
• what is a criticism?

  some critics argue that the connections between moral judgements and motivation proposed by moral realism is not straightforward. psychological studies indicate that individuals may not always act in alignment with their moral judgements, suggesting that factors beyond moral considerations influence behavior. this challenges the direct link between moral judgements and motivational forces