The Righteous Mind

Methodology and Conclusions

In «The Righteous Mind», Jonathan Haidt employs an interdisciplinary approach, combining data from psychology, anthropology, neuroscience, and philosophy. He uses empirical research methods, including experiments, surveys, and analysis of cultural practices, to study how moral intuitions are formed and influence people's behavior. Haidt introduces the concept of 'moral foundations', which include care/harm, fairness/cheating, loyalty/betrayal, authority/subversion, sanctity/degradation, and liberty/oppression. The book concludes that moral intuitions are innate but can be modified by culture and experience. Haidt also asserts that moral differences between individuals and groups can be understood through the lens of these moral foundations, helping to explain political and cultural disagreements.