Science September 2001 PMID 11557895

An fMRI investigation of emotional engagement in moral judgment.

J D Greene, R B Sommerville, L E Nystrom, J M Darley, J D Cohen

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The discussions reflect an overall positive reception, with examples such as references to how emotional activation shifts reasoning and mentions of parallels in moral dilemmas. The tone and choice of words, like 'significant' and 'insights,' highlight a recognition of the study's potential to deepen understanding of moral cognition.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of Greene's research, with some emphasizing its contributions to understanding moral judgment.

InterestModerate interest

The responses show moderate curiosity, especially regarding the influence of emotional activation on moral reasoning.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many discussions reference specific parts of the research, like emotional vs. analytic processing, indicating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

There is a shared view that these findings could influence future research and theories about morality and neuroscience.

Abstract in brief

  • This research investigates how emotions and reasoning influence moral judgment using fMRI scans, showing that different moral dilemmas engage emotional processing to varying degrees.
  • The studies suggest that the level of emotional involvement in moral dilemmas affects decision-making, highlighting the complex interaction between emotion and reason in our moral choices.
  • The findings could help explain some confusing or contradictory patterns in moral judgment observed by philosophers, emphasizing the importance of emotional engagement in moral reasoning.]

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Bdalak
@ZivYekutieli · X

קישור לאחד המאמרים החשובים בתחום An fMRI Investigation of Emotional Engagement in Moral Judgment Joshua D. Greene et al. Science (2001); https://t.co/E3oXAoSVRn https://t.co/dFm9kFWd4i

Mar 9, 2024 · 6 likes · 3,983 followers View post →
פסי-חכמולוגית
@smartypsych · X

מחקרים: https://t.co/GQx8LPy5Sb https://t.co/9kY0hdRF7G

May 19, 2023 · 4 likes · 709 followers View post →
Evil AI Cartoons
@EvilAICartoons · X

Thought experiments helped us understand a great deal about human moral reasoning. E.g., psychologists place people in brain scanners and present them with thought experiments, to see which parts of the brain get engaged when facing moral tradeoffs. https://t.co/SeB5wmm6Cv

Feb 9, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,839 followers View post →
Luxia
@slLuxia · X

@imitationlearn @rajlearns the argument draws heavily from parallels in child rearing, as well as some studies in neuroscience, (and my own intuition.) some supporting papers that show where im heading: https://t.co/e3YUzsu5q6 https://t.co/vMkBQiqV6F https://t.co/ZK4Kdeqk0A

Mar 24, 2025 · 2 likes · 795 followers View post →
Chjara
@ClaireParsi · X

@lfaliaj @kurtcobainstaan https://t.co/Dc0bj6saJc « An fMRI Investigation of Emotional Engagement in Moral Judgment » en 2001, depuis d’autres études ont dû faire d’autres liens je ne suis pas totalement renseignée sur la question

Apr 27, 2023 · 1 like · 251 followers View post →
sara.art
@saraart4 · X

Activité du cortex cingulaire antérieur dans les conflits moraux

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Kaitsu.
@UnclemanBoomer · X

@2dedostesta5 @PJudiciaria Greene, J., et al. (2001). “An fMRI investigation of emotional engagement in moral judgment.” Science, 293(5537), 2105–2108. -> strong emotional activation during moral dilemmas suppresses analytic regions, shifting reasoning toward affect 2/

Aug 20, 2025 · 380 followers View post →
sara.art
@saraart4 · X

Activité du cortex cingulaire antérieur dans les conflits moraux

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arvin15
@the__Arvin_1 · X

@ah1_200 @mol7d_Arabi Greene, J. D. et al. (2001). An fMRI investigation of emotional engagement in moral judgment. Science, 293(5537), 2105–2108. DOI: 10.1126/science.1062872

Jun 19, 2025 · 140 followers View post →
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普遍道徳文法 Greene, An fMRI Investigation of Emotional Engagement in Moral Judgment | Science https://t.co/L1iVRgCcWm

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Nous Aimons AIMer
@HalbWiener · X

トロッコ問題 Greene and colleagues have drawn a distinction within the moral domain between ‘personal’ and ‘impersonal’ moral judgments (see Box 1). J.D. Greene, et al. An fMRI investigation of emotional engagement in moral judgment Science, 293 (2001), pp. 2105-2108

May 5, 2025 · 270 followers View post →
Luxia
@slLuxia · X

@imitationlearn @rajlearns the argument draws heavily from parallels in child rearing, as well as some studies in neuroscience, (and my own intuition.) some supporting papers that show where im heading: https://t.co/e3YUzsu5q6 https://t.co/vMkBQiqV6F https://t.co/ZK4Kdeqk0A

Mar 24, 2025 · 2 likes · 795 followers View post →
NoEye Works ( Adam Cholewinski autor)
@ACholewins13061 · X

Bibliografia Berridge, K. C., & Kringelbach, M. L. (2015). Pleasure Systems in the Brain. Neuron, 86(3), 646-664. Greene, J. D., Sommerville, R. B., Nystrom, L. E., Darley, J. M., & Cohen, J. D. (2001). An fMRI Investigation of Emotional Engagement in Moral Judgment. Science,

Mar 23, 2025 · 103 followers View post →
Bdalak
@ZivYekutieli · X

קישור לאחד המאמרים החשובים בתחום An fMRI Investigation of Emotional Engagement in Moral Judgment Joshua D. Greene et al. Science (2001); https://t.co/E3oXAoSVRn https://t.co/dFm9kFWd4i

Mar 9, 2024 · 6 likes · 3,983 followers View post →
פסי-חכמולוגית
@smartypsych · X

מחקרים: https://t.co/GQx8LPy5Sb https://t.co/9kY0hdRF7G

May 19, 2023 · 4 likes · 709 followers View post →
Chjara
@ClaireParsi · X

@lfaliaj @kurtcobainstaan https://t.co/Dc0bj6saJc « An fMRI Investigation of Emotional Engagement in Moral Judgment » en 2001, depuis d’autres études ont dû faire d’autres liens je ne suis pas totalement renseignée sur la question

Apr 27, 2023 · 1 like · 251 followers View post →
Evil AI Cartoons
@EvilAICartoons · X

Thought experiments helped us understand a great deal about human moral reasoning. E.g., psychologists place people in brain scanners and present them with thought experiments, to see which parts of the brain get engaged when facing moral tradeoffs. https://t.co/SeB5wmm6Cv

Feb 9, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,839 followers View post →