PEP | Article - General: William Brown. 'The Psychological Basis of Ethics, with some Observations on Group Morality.' Character and Personality, 1938, Vol. VII, No. 1, pp. 1–13.

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Abstract

This paper is an attempt at reformulation of the relation of psychology to ethics. Kant's formulation, 'I ought, therefore I can', is discussed, and the reverse suggested, 'I can, therefore I ought'; that is, our duty has to be related to our powers.

This theme is developed through psycho-analytical theory, and the relation described between the 'ought' and the super-ego. Next the 'ought' is applied to the Group, and democracy and nationalism discussed in relation to it.

PEP | Article - General: William Brown. 'The Psychological Basis of Ethics, with some Observations on Group Morality.' Character and Personality, 1938, Vol. VII, No. 1, pp. 1–13. - Macdonald, R. A.