Haidt's social intuitionist model
Haidt's social intuitionist model suggests that moral judgments are primarily driven by intuitive feelings rather than deliberate reasoning. According to this model, people often make quick moral decisions based on their emotions and then use reasoning to justify those decisions afterward. This challenges the idea that moral reasoning is the primary driver of ethical behavior.
The model emphasizes the role of social influences in shaping our moral intuitions. Jonathan Haidt, the psychologist behind this theory, argues that our moral beliefs are often formed through social interactions and cultural contexts, highlighting the importance of community in moral development.