The Righteous Mind

Brief Overview

The book «The Righteous Mind» by Jonathan Haidt explores the nature of morality and its impact on human behavior and society. Haidt proposes the theory of moral foundations, asserting that moral judgments are based on intuitive reactions rather than rational deliberations. He identifies six key moral foundations: care/harm, fairness/cheating, liberty/oppression, loyalty/betrayal, authority/subversion, and sanctity/degradation. Haidt also examines how these moral foundations manifest in different cultures and political ideologies, and how they influence our perception of good and evil. The book calls for understanding and respecting moral differences to foster a more harmonious and tolerant society.