Moral Psychology

Are men literally born to cheat? Does monogamy actually serve women's interests? These are among the questions that have made The Moral Animal one of the most provocative science books in recent years. Wright unveils the genetic strategies behind everything from our sexual preferences to our office politics - as well as their implications for our moral codes and public policies.

A pathbreaking neuroscientist reveals how our social instincts turn Me into Us, but turn Us against Them - and what we can do about it. The great dilemma of our shrinking world is simple: never before have those we disagree with been so present in our lives. The more globalization dissolves national borders, the more clearly we see that human beings are deeply divided on moral lines - about everything from tax codes to sexual practices to energy consumption - and that, when we really disagree, our emotions turn positively tribal.

In The Righteous Mind, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt explores the origins of our divisions and points the way forward to mutual understanding. His starting point is moral intuition - the nearly instantaneous perceptions we all have about other people and the things they do. These intuitions feel like self-evident truths, making us righteously certain that those who see things differently are wrong. Haidt shows us how these intuitions differ across cultures, including the cultures of the political left and right.

When you think about morality/ethics, what comes to your mind? Is good and evil a matter of opinion? Is it for cultures to decide what is right and wrong? Integrating moral philosophy with positive psychology, Rational Empathy explains why these popular notions of morality are wrong. Morality, as explained in this book, is based on empathy and derived through sheer logic! But why is morality important in the first place? Understanding morality helps us maximize happiness in our lives and bring more happiness to people whom we interact with or influence. Morality, philosophy and psychology ...

The Psychology of Moral Judgment Explained: How People Decide Right and Wrong in Everyday Life, Relationships, Culture, Law, and the Digital Age explores the hidden mental processes behind our strongest convictions. Why do people feel certain that something is right or wrong long before they can explain why? Why do intelligent and well intentioned individuals disagree so passionately about justice, fairness, authority, and responsibility? This book uncovers the psychological forces that shape moral decisions in real world situations, not just in abstract philosophical theory. Drawing from ...

Human beings can be so compassionate - and yet they can also be shockingly cruel. What if there was a hidden master control for human behavior? Switch it on and people are loving and generous. Switch it off and they revert to violence and greed. Pioneering neuroeconomist Paul J. Zak has discovered just such a master switch, a molecule in the human brain. The Moral Molecule is a firsthand account of this discovery, revealing how evolution built the Golden Rule into our biology.

On the water world Apollo, every island fights its own shadow war. The Patton Armory stands at the center of them all. When fourteen-year-old Mark Alexander inherits the empire, the shadows come for him. Follow the Adventures of Mark Alexander: The Misbegotten Empire (Book 1) Misbegotten Legacy (Book 2) Misbegotten Promise (Book 3) The Misbegotten Fortune (Book 4)

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Lawrence Kohlberg A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Lawrence Kohlberg changed how we understand right and wrong. By mapping how moral reasoning evolves from obedience and self-interest to universal principles of justice, he offered a clear, compelling lens on why people make the choices they do—and how societies can grow more just. This concise yet powerful volume distils Kohlberg’s life, six-stage theory, and legacy into clear, engaging chapters. From formative experiences after the Second World War to classroom experiments in “just community”...

The essays in this fascinating volume examine present-day psychological and cultural problems with the keen insight and humanistic sympathies characteristic of Erich Fromm's work. The Dogma of Christ provides some of the sharpest critical insights into how the contemporary world of human destructiveness and violence can no longer separate religion, psychology, and politics. The book brilliantly summarizes Fromm's ideas on how culture and society shape our behavior.

Wrestling with Jordan Peterson’s God: A Systematic Guide to Dr. Jordan Peterson’s Religious Thoughts What happens when evolutionary biology meets Jungian archetypes and timeless religious questions? Wrestling with Jordan Peterson’s God dives deep into the complex and thought-provoking religious philosophy of Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. In this systematic guide, author Greg Krehbiel explores the profound connections Peterson draws between psychology, mythology, and the divine. With clarity and insight, Krehbiel organizes and re-presents Peterson’s arguments, creating a coherent roadmap ...

Can psychology ethics offer a new platform of moral and ethical leadership in modern society? Are APA ethics standards relevant for individuals across all walks of life and, if so, what stories can be told about the ethical dilemmas that we all face on a daily basis? These questions form the core of this book. Edited by psychologists Sherry Hatcher and Kristine Jacquin with contributions from 10 other authors, the book addresses a wide range of common ethical issues, including confidentiality, multiple relationships, conflicts of interest, sexual and other harassment, informed consent, ...

In The Moral Injury Spectrum, clinical psychologists C. Richard Spates Ph.D. and Karis L. Callaway Ph.D. (narrating their own work) deliver a definitive exploration of moral injury—the silent epidemic ravaging veterans, health care workers, educators, and first responders. Published by Audiobook Publishing Services, this audiobook bridges rigorous research, clinical tools, and societal solutions to address one of psychology’s most urgent crises.

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Solomon Asch A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Solomon Asch reshaped our understanding of human behaviour by asking a deceptively simple question: How much of what we believe and do is truly our own? His famous conformity experiments revealed the hidden pressures of social influence — showing how easily people surrender their judgment to the majority, even when the truth is clear before their eyes. In doing so, Asch laid the foundations for modern social psychology and gave voice to one of humanity’s most enduring struggles: the tension between ...

From one of America’s most brilliant writers, a New York Times bestselling journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness. At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we suffer—and the...

Understanding Determinism: How Cause, Choice, and Consequence Shape Our Lives and the Universe is an accessible yet comprehensive guide to one of philosophy’s most enduring and provocative ideas — that every event, from the movement of galaxies to our smallest decisions, is shaped by prior causes. Blending insights from ancient philosophy, modern science, psychology, theology, and technology, this book explores how determinism influences the way we think about free will, responsibility, morality, and the nature of reality itself. Across ten engaging chapters, readers journey from the ...

Movies like American Sniper and The Hurt Locker hint at the inner scars our soldiers incur during service in a war zone. The moral dimensions of their psychological injuries - guilt, shame, feeling responsible for doing wrong or being wronged - elude conventional treatment. Georgetown philosophy professor Nancy Sherman turns her focus to these moral injuries in Afterwar.

William Griffith Wilson (November 26, 1895 - January 24, 1971) Founder of Alcoholics Anonymous World Service & Conference 1955 also known as Bill W., recovered from alcoholism and initiated a moral and spiritual recovery program in New York City; later traveled to Ohio and co-founded AA with Dr. Robert Smith in Akron. Subsequently he wrote the primary literature for AA, the books "Alcoholics Anonymous". "The 12 Steps and 12 Traditions", "Language of the Heart" and "AA Comes of Age" as well as many articles for their "Grapevine" magazine. Later Bill succeeded in having the 12 Traditions ...

Learn to identify—and combat—Systemic Shame, the feeling of self-hatred and disempowerment that comes from living in a society that blames individuals for systemic problems, with this invaluable resource from the social psychologist and author of Unmasking Autism. Systemic Shame is the...

The Psychology of Manipulation Series - Book 3 Book 1: Pathological Lying and Gaslighting: How Psychological Manipulation Warps Reality, Breaks Trust, and Makes You Doubt Yourself - and How to Recover by J.C. Hartwell - Available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GK4ZM6ZS Book 2: Why Con Artists and Pickup Artists Always Succeed: Mind Control, Desire, and the Psychology Behind Romantic and Financial Scams by J.D. Roberts available: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKLCVSR6 Why do intelligent people justify cruelty? Why do moral movements devour themselves? Why does every generation believe it is ...

The Origins of Moral Understanding Explained: Jean Piaget’s Theory of Moral Development, Heteronomous and Autonomous Morality, Justice, Rules, Cooperation, and the Growth of Fairness What does it really mean for a child to understand fairness? How do children move from blind rule following to thoughtful moral reasoning grounded in justice and cooperation? In The Origins of Moral Understanding Explained, The Practical Atlas offers a deep and accessible exploration of Jean Piaget’s groundbreaking theory of moral development. This book examines how children construct their understanding of...