Summary & Analysis - The Righteous Mind: Based On The Book By Jonathan Haidt

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

THE RIGHTEOUS MIND

BASED ON THE BOOK BY JONATHAN HAIDT

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CONTENT

Setting the Stage - The Intrinsically Moral and Moralistic Human Mind

Intuitions Come First - The Social Intuitionist Model

The Elephant and the Rider - The Divided Mind

The Invention of Victims and the Power of Gut Feelings

Beyond WEIRD Morality - The Three Ethics

The Taste Buds of the Righteous Mind - The Five (and then Six) Moral Foundations

The Moral Foundations of Politics - The Conservative Advantage

Morality Binds - The Origins of Groupishness

Morality Blinds and the Possibility of Constructive Disagreement

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"The Righteous Mind" by Jonathan Haidt explores the fundamental question of why people often find it so difficult to agree on moral and political issues. The book delves into the psychological origins of our moral judgments, arguing that intuitions play a primary role, with reasoning often serving to justify pre-existing feelings. Haidt introduces the concept of moral foundations, suggesting that morality is built upon several innate principles beyond harm and fairness, which different cultures and political groups prioritize differently. Ultimately, the book examines how these varying moral perspectives contribute to the divisions we see in society and offers insights into why finding common ground can be so challenging.

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Release date

Audiobook: March 11, 2025