The Powerful Will , Walter Mischel is Robert Johnston Niven Professor of Humane Letters in Psychology at the University of Columbia. [The CAS research focus "Moral Behavior" presents four lectures on willpower.] Representatives of the fields of philosophy, psychology and economics discuss the question of how strength and weakness of will affect decision-making processes, as well as the role of self-control.

Center for Advanced Studies (CAS) Research Focus Moral Behavior (LMU) - SD

Deconstructing Resistance to Temptation

In this CAS lecture series, scholars from the field of philosophy will be joined by those from such varying disciplines as psychology, economics and law to address questions of moral philosophy. Since the time of Aristotle, questions of character and morals have been among the fundamental principles of ethics. The field of psychology, especially developmental psychology, concerns itself with the emotional, moral and social development of children and investigates the appearance of altruism, empathy and prosocial behavior. In the field of economics, the motivation behind decisions has also traditionally played an important role, with the analysis of this motivation allowing for a better understanding of the human image behind economic models. For the field of law, questions of moral philosophy are significant as the basis for the binding force and validity of legislation.

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Center for Advanced Studies (CAS) Research Focus Moral Behavior (LMU) - SD