Jonathan Haidt
What’s inside
Jonathan Haidt explores the origins of our divisions and points to the underlying moral psychology that shapes our politics and religion.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the root of political and religious divisions
- Gaining insight into different moral perspectives
- Learning about moral psychology and its impact on society
- Enhancing empathy towards opposing political and religious views
Key Points
- The Moral Foundations Theory
- Intuitive ethics: The elephant and its rider
- Morality differs across cultures
- The conservative and liberal divide
- Religion’s role in group cohesion
- The importance of moral matrices
Who’s it For
- Psychologists
- Political enthusiasts
- Religious scholars
- Philosophy students
- Sociologists
About the author
Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist known for his research on morality, emotions, and moral psychology.