The Righteous Mind

The Righteous Mind

Softcover
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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? Why is it so hard to see things from another viewpoint? Why do we come to blows over politics and religion?

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 ourselves from the disputes that divide good people.

Book Information

Main Genre
Specialized Books
Sub Genre
Religion & Belief
Format
Softcover
Pages
528
Price
19.00 €

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Ein unglaublich kluges und gleichermaßen witzig-kluges Sachbuch, welches verdeutlicht, dass politische Grabenkämpfe und die grassierende extreme Polarisierung prinzipiell menschenuntypisch sind. Die (politische) Wahrheit lässt sich laut dem Autor doch zumeist in der Mitte finden.

Ich stimme vielen Argumenten und Gedankengängen des Buches zu, bin mir jedoch unsicher inwiefern ich der These zustimmen kann, dass wir häufiger der politischen Gegenseite begegnen und deren Argumente auf ihre Richtigkeit überprüfen sollten. Bei mancherlei Parteien und Politiker*innen sehe ich dafür wirklich keine Grundlage dafür.

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This is a really interesting read. I think it explain well, why people are divided by politics and religion. I think, it really helps to understand the "other side"... to see a little more grey and less black/ white. We probably all need this right now.

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