Summary - Moral Tribes: Based On The Book By Joshua Greene

SUMMARY

MORAL TRIBES

BASED ON THE BOOK BY JOSHUA GREENE

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: BRIEF BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

Introduction: The Tragedy of Commonsense Morality

Moral Problems - The Tragedy of the Commons

Moral Problems - Moral Machinery

Moral Problems - Strife on the New Pastures

Morality Fast and Slow - Trolleyology

Morality Fast and Slow - Efficiency, Flexibility, and the Dual-Process Brain

Common Currency - A Splendid Idea

Common Currency - In Search of Common Currency & Common Currency Found

Moral Convictions - Alarming Acts & Justice and Fairness

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Moral Tribes: Emotion, Reason, and the Gap Between Us and Them by Joshua Greene explores the fundamental challenges of morality arising from our tribal nature. The book delves into the "Tragedy of Commonsense Morality," where our evolved moral instincts, effective within groups, often clash when different groups with distinct moral codes interact. Greene investigates the psychological and neurological underpinnings of our moral judgments, examining how our brains process moral dilemmas. He analyzes the structure of modern moral problems and contrasts them with those our brains were designed to solve. Ultimately, the book seeks to understand these divisions and propose a path towards a universal moral philosophy that can bridge the gap between different "moral tribes".

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Release date

Audiobook: March 22, 2025