Joseph Henrich
What’s inside
Joseph Henrich explores how Westerners developed a unique psychological profile that fostered their dominance and shaped global culture, laws, and institutions.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the evolution of Western society
- Gaining insights into the psychological differences across cultures
- Exploring the role of religion in societal development
- Analyzing the impact of psychological diversity on global affairs
Key Points
- The psychological uniqueness of Westerners
- The historical origins of Western individualism
- The role of the Catholic Church in shaping Western psychology
- Kinship intensity and its societal impacts
- The WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic) acronym unpacked
- The global spread of WEIRD psychology and its consequences
Who’s it For
- Psychologists
- Anthropologists
- Economists
- Sociologists
- Historians
- Culture Enthusiasts
About the author
Joseph Henrich is a professor of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University known for his interdisciplinary research on cultural evolution.