Righteous Mind The Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion

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'A landmark contribution to humanity's understanding of itself' The New York Times

Why can it sometimes feel as though half the population is living in a different moral universe? Why do ideas such as 'fairness' and 'freedom' mean such different things to different people?

Psychologist Jonathan Haidt reveals that we often find it hard to get along because our minds are hardwired to be moralistic, judgemental and self-righteous. He explores how morality evolved to enable us to form communities, and how moral values are not just about justice and equality - for some people authority, sanctity or loyalty matter more. Morality binds and blinds, but, using his own research, Haidt proves it is possible to liberate us from the disputes that divide good people.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780141039169
Published: May 2013

Number of pages: 528
Width: 129 mm
Height: 198 mm
Depth: 22 mm

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd