Richard Schweder

Richard Schweder is a cultural anthropologist known for studying how different societies understand morality, emotions, and social norms. He argues that people’s values and feelings are shaped by the cultural contexts they grow up in, which influence what they consider right or wrong, beautiful or shameful. His work emphasizes that these perspectives vary across cultures, and that understanding these differences is essential for bridging gaps in communication and judgment. Schweder's insights help us appreciate the diversity of human moralities and emotional expressions, highlighting that many viewpoints are valid within their own cultural frameworks.