This anthology offers a unique collection of contributions focusing on the discussion about the
so-called dual-process theories within the field of moral psychology. In general dual-process
theories state that in cognitive systems two sorts of processes can be differentiated: an
affective associative process and an analytical rule-based process. This distinction recently
entered the debate on the relationship between intuitive and rational approaches to explaining
the phenomenon of moral judgment. The increasing interest in these theories raises questions
concerning their general impact on social contexts. The anthology aims at presenting
stepping-stones of an analysis of the merits and drawbacks of this development. For that
purpose the authors discuss general questions concerning the relationship between ethics and
empirical sciences methodological questions reassessments of established terminology and
societal implications of dual-process theories in moral psychology.
