Dr. Mark Alfano is Associate Professor of philosophy at Macquarie University.
Website: https://www.alfanophilosophy.com/
Article about morality as cooperation: https://psyche.co/ideas/moral-molecules-a-new-theory-of-what-goodness-is-made-of
Summary:
In this interview, Mark Alfano discusses the concept of morality as a system of cooperation, proposing that morality is composed of seven basic moral elements that combine to form complex moral "molecules." These elements include family values, group loyalty, reciprocity, heroism, deference, fairness, and property rights. Alfano argues that these elements can combine in various ways to create a wide range of moral concepts, suggesting that morality is a combinatorial system. This approach provides a perspective on understanding moral values across cultures and offers a systematic taxonomy for analyzing and explaining different moral concepts.
