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The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion
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How do relativism and pluralism differ, in the author’s view? Why does he view pluralism as superior?
What are the core taste buds of liberals? How do they relate to sugar and salt, in Haidt’s opinion?
What gives conservatives a moral advantage? How can liberals work to recapture some of that moral advantage?
How does one go about “talking to the elephant”? What might that look like in a political debate?
What does Haidt take from his experiences in India? How do these experiences help him form his Moral Foundations Theory?
How does Haidt defend the concept of group selection, both on a biological and sociological level?
What is Haidt’s view of religion, and how does it differ from that of other academics?
How and why does Haidt revise his understanding of the moral foundation of Fairness?
What liberal, conservative, and libertarian insights does Haidt find most valid?
Why does Haidt reference Manichaeism? How does he see this concept taking shape in American politics, and what does he think can be done to reverse it?
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