do we need both emotion and reasoning in justifying moral decision?

Answer 1

I think they work together. We can train our emotions of sympathy and empathy to warn us but we need reason to take the proper course of action.

I've seen people who seem totally oblivious to a situation where they could help. I've also seen those whose heart rules their head.

Answer 2

Yes, you do. When making a moral decision you cannot be entirely unemotional because if you were then it wouldn't really be much of a decision. Reason would tell you what to do. But sometimes what reason would tell you is the right thing to do is the wrong thing. You need to look at a situation reasonably but not lose sight of your emotions because they play an important part in making decisions - moral ones in particular

Answer 3

I dont see where emotion is needed in reasoning at all.

Answer 4

in deciding, no, but in justifying that decision, I would think you would need both!

Answer 5

what we determine to be moral is quite often driven by our feelings.

Whereas what is ethical is often driven by logic.

In the realm of daily experience, the differences are often blurred.