A Second-Personal Approach to the Evolution of Morality

Abstract Building on the discussion between Stephen Darwall and Michael Tomassello, we propose an alternative evolutionary account of moral motivation in its two-pronged dimension. We argue that must for two forms distinguish: to be partial, which is triggered by affective relationships develop with others; impartial, those norms give impartial validity. To aim, present second-person standpoint morality, first as conceives it, then reinterpret it from a naturalistic approach. Then synthesize Tomasello’s Darwall’s objections it. reply objections, building proposal, feeling obligation comply normative requirements, appeared when humans anticipated and, critically, internalized others’ sanctions violation social norms. Consequently, posit at community level, only after were they form self-directed reactive attitudes. Finally, derive some corollaries follow our proposal.