The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion Audiobook

" A very interesting book about the psychology of morality. It was a manageable read that is not too technical. You know his political bias, but he does a good job equally representing both sides. If you are confused about why people are so divided on politics and religion, you will enjoy reading this book. "

" Incredibly insightful and highly recommended. It really does give a new, at least to me, perspective on something that I've wondered about for a long time. "

" Title is really boring, but the rest is really good. At moments goes beyond morality and brain science to evolutionary psychology. Good Stuff. "

" Does a nice job explaining our uncivil political landscape. "

" Very interesting. Written by a psyc. prof at the U. of Virginia. "

" Haidt does a good job of explaining what his theories as well as how he arrived at his conclusions. It's both insightful and entertaining. "

" Excellent book on group behavior and morality. Recommended for anyone attempting to understand "the other side" politically or religiously. "

" A theoritical study of politics and religion from a academic viewpoint. Not for the casual reader. "

" fantastic book, but couldn't get it read fast enough before it was due. "

" Particularly important is the chapter on group-selection and hive mentality. Very very good stuff, and really adds the complexity of "losing oneself" to previous evolutionary psychology. "

" I enjoyed the book and what Professor Haidt had to say when I heard him speak. I found the book a bit dry and not really as the title promises - a look into politics and religion. "

" Highly recommended. I started reading a copy from my public library, but I liked it so much I bought my own copy. It's changed my mind about how other people think. "

" I felt this book did a great job at explaining why groups such as conservatives and liberals/religious and atheists can't ever seem to find common ground. It helped me better understand those groups different than the ones I identify with. "

" A great read that I will revisit. He explains, through many psychological studies, why people's political views differ so strongly and why religions provide value and needed stability to society. "

" A bit of a slog to get through at times, but genuinely fascinating ideas and highly recommended for anyone out there who finds the other political camp utterly incomprehensible. "

" I really enjoyed this book and found it especially timely. The author draws on many different fields of knowledge to explain his reasoning and (usually) makes sound and thorough arguments. "

" Compelling, cutting edge cultural psychology presented in a highly accessible way; minus one star for an overly simplistic account of politics that remains gratuitously within the bounds of "acceptable discourse." "

" Very, very interesting. He uses evolutionary psychology, sociology and biology to build the case that there are six strands of moral values common to all humans and certain groups put more weight on one strand than another. "