The Righteous Mind. Book Summary

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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.