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| Article number | e64 |
|---|---|
| <mark>Journal publication date</mark> | 1/05/2020 |
| <mark>Journal</mark> | Behavioral and Brain Sciences |
| Volume | 43 |
| Publication Status | Published |
| Early online date | 30/04/20 |
| <mark>Original language</mark> | English |
In place of Tomasello's explanation for the source of moral obligation, we suggest that it develops from the concern for others already implicit in the human developmental system. Mutual affection and caring make the development of communication and thinking possible. Humans develop as persons within such relationships and this develops into respect and moral obligation.