In 'The Righteous Mind', Jonathan Haidt explores the intricacies of human morality and its impact on political divisions. He argues that our sense of right and wrong is shaped more by intuition than by reason, leading to deep-seated clashes between differing moral perspectives. Using insights from psychology, sociology, and anthropology, Haidt delves into the reasons why people hold vastly opposing views despite sharing the same facts. The book encourages readers to understand, rather than vilify, opposing beliefs, making it a compelling read for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of modern discourse. It challenges us to reconsider our moral frameworks and opens the door to greater empathy in an increasingly polarized world.
By Jonathan Haidt
Published: 2013
""The mind is divided, like a rider on an elephant, and with different moral foundations guiding our judgment, we must strive to understand each other to build a more harmonious society.""
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The acclaimed social psychologist challenges conventional thinking about morality, politics, and religion in a way that speaks to conservatives and liberals alike—a “landmark contribution to humanity’s understanding of itself” (The New York Times Book Review). Drawing on his twenty-five years of groundbreaking research on moral psychology, Jonathan Haidt shows how moral judgments arise not from reason but from gut feelings. He shows why liberals, conservatives, and libertarians have such different intuitions about right and wrong, and he shows why each side is actually right about many of its central concerns. In this subtle yet accessible book, Haidt gives you the key to understanding the miracle of human cooperation, as well as the curse of our eternal divisions and conflicts. If you’re ready to trade in anger for understanding, read The Righteous Mind.
Jonathan Haidt is an American social psychologist, author, and professor known for his research on the psychology of morality and the interplay between culture, morality, and politics. He is the author of several influential books, including 'The Happiness Hypothesis', 'The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion', and 'The Coddling of the American Mind', co-authored with Greg Lukianoff. Haidt's writing style is characterized by its clarity, engaging narrative, and an emphasis on empirical research, making complex ideas accessible to a broad audience. Through his work, he seeks to foster understanding between differing viewpoints and address the divisions in contemporary society.
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