'The Righteous Mind': Why Liberals and Conservatives Can't Get Along
Episode Description
A Pew study last year confirmed that U.S. political partisanship has risen sharply. In the face of that trend, is it possible for Democrats and Republicans to get along? Wharton professor Philip Tetlock recently spoke with Jonathan Haidt, author of The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion, to explore this question. Haidt breaks down why it is so hard for liberals and conservatives to understand one another and what can be done to change that. 📂 Public Policy
Brief Summary
Dr. Jonathan Haidt discusses political division, moral intuitionism, and the need for political reform to foster understanding between liberals and conservatives.
Key points
- The Righteous Mind. Dr. Jonathan Haidt discusses his book on political division and morality.
- Changing Minds. Haidt reflects on his ideological journey and the possibility of changing perspectives.
- The Role of Reason. Haidt argues against rationalism in moral reasoning, emphasizing intuition's role.
- Political Reform. Haidt advocates for political reform to reduce polarization in Congress.
- Business Ethics Challenges. Haidt explores the ideological divides in business ethics education.
- The Righteous Mind. John discusses how political ideologies shape our understanding of deservingness and equity.
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Episode highlights
- The Righteous MindDr. Jonathan Haidt discusses his book on political division and morality.“It's great to have you here, John.”0:30Jul 1, 2013
- Changing MindsHaidt reflects on his ideological journey and the possibility of changing perspectives.“Yes, all you have to do is study morality for 25 years.”3:03Jul 1, 2013
- The Role of ReasonHaidt argues against rationalism in moral reasoning, emphasizing intuition's role.“Reason tends to be post hoc.”4:06Jul 1, 2013
- Political ReformHaidt advocates for political reform to reduce polarization in Congress.“The number one top priority for this country is political reform.”5:29Jul 1, 2013
- Business Ethics ChallengesHaidt explores the ideological divides in business ethics education.“Some of the core issues are things like fiduciary duty.”10:10Jul 1, 2013
- The Righteous MindJohn discusses how political ideologies shape our understanding of deservingness and equity.“Deservingness going forward is a great idea.”19:45Jul 1, 2013
- Educational Reform SuggestionsJohn suggests changes in education to foster integrative thinking and civics understanding.“Teach them more civics, and in those civics classes, teach them the history of liberalism, conservatism.”24:07Jul 1, 2013
Tension
45/ 100Some tension
