The Righteous Mind (book)

*The Righteous Mind* by Jonathan Haidt explores how humans develop moral beliefs and why people often disagree. It explains that morality is influenced by instinct, emotion, and social factors, rather than just logical reasoning. Our minds are shaped by evolved intuitions that guide judgments quickly, with reasoning often serving to justify these gut feelings. The book emphasizes understanding different moral perspectives—liberal, conservative, or otherwise—by recognizing the underlying values and motivations. Ultimately, it aims to foster empathy and cooperation across ideological divides by highlighting the biological and social roots of morality.