Regina Rini on the Moral Self and Psychology

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Regina Rini on the Moral Self and Psychology

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Jun 8, 2014

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What can experimental psychology contribute to our self-development as moral agents? Philosopher Regina Rini explores this question in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

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Jun 8, 2014

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