The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion
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Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt delves into the deep-seated reasons behind our political and religious divides, exploring how moral intuitions shape our perceptions and lead to righteous certainty. Blending his own research with insights from various disciplines, Haidt reveals that our evolutionary path has made us not just selfish, but fundamentally groupish. This inherent groupishness, he argues, drives our deepest joys, our most fervent beliefs, and our most intractable conflicts. Ultimately, Haidt offers a compelling framework for understanding these divisions and suggests a path toward greater civility and mutual understanding by recognizing the valuable insights each perspective brings.
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paperback
Penguin Books
Published Jan 1, 2013
528 pages
ISBN: 9780141039169
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First Published
2012
Language
eng
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