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Haidt, Jonathan,

The righteous mind : why good people are divided by politics and religion / Jonathan Haidt. - London : Penguin, 2013. - xviii, 500 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm

Originally published: New York: Pantheon; London: Allen Lane, 2012.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Where does morality come from? -- The intuitive dog and its rational tail -- Elephants rule -- Vote for me (here's why) -- Beyond WEIRD morality -- Taste buds of the righteous mind -- The moral foundations of politics -- The conservative advantage -- Why are we so groupish? -- The hive switch -- Religion is a team sport -- Can't we all disagree more constructively?

A groundbreaking investigation into the origins of morality, which turns out to be the basis for religion and politics. The book explains the American culture wars and refutes the "New Atheists."

ISBN: 9780141039169 0141039167 9781846145711 1846145716

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB302941 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016251461 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Ethics.
Social psychology.
Psychology, Religious.
Religions.
Philosophy.

LC Class. No.: BJ45.H252012

Dewey Class. No.: 302