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

by Jonathan Haidt

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Book Summary

Jonathan Haidt’s exploration of human morality, political division, and the roots of ideological conflict offers a profound journey into why good people experience such deep divides over politics and religion. Drawing on moral psychology, anthropology, and evolutionary theory, the book unpacks how moral reasoning operates, why people reach different conclusions, and how understanding these mechanisms can bridge divides. Haidt’s work is essential reading for anyone seeking to comprehend not just the nature of moral belief, but the emotional and cognitive forces that shape collective life in diverse societies.

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