Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion
In this book, Jonathan Haidt explores why good people often become divided by politics and religion. It explains why concepts such as 'justice' and 'freedom' are interpreted differently and why it is difficult to understand other viewpoints.
Description
Jonathan Haidt examines in Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion why it is difficult to reach agreement in political and religious discussions. He explains that our brains are designed for making moral judgments and forming tight-knit communities. Not everyone values the same moral principles; alongside justice and equality, loyalty, authority, and sanctity also play a role. By gaining insight into these differences, Haidt shows how we can transcend the divisions between good people.
Product specifications
- Author: Jonathan Haidt
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- Binding: B-format paperback
- Publication date: 2013-05-02
- Number of pages: 528
- ISBN: 9780141039169
- Theme: Social, group or collective psychology
- BISAC: PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology
About the author
Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at the Stern School of Business of New York University. He is the author of The Righteous Mind and co-author of The Coddling of the American Mind.