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.

In this book, evolutionary psychologist Dennis Krebs explains how virtuous behaviors such as altruism, justice, honesty, loyalty, self-control, purity, and respect for authority, have evolved in humans and other species. He argues that the key to solving puzzles of morality—such as what it is, how we acquire moral traits, why we sometimes behave badly, and how we make moral decisions—lies in figuring out what adaptive functions moral traits served in early human environments and how they are influenced by social learning, culture, and strategic social interactions in the modern world.

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 ...

Grudge: Understanding Resentment, Justice, and the Desire to Be Heard is a compassionate, in-depth exploration of why we hold on to emotional pain—and what it means when we can’t or won’t let go. Challenging the cultural narrative that sees resentment as weakness, this book reframes the grudge as a meaningful moral signal: a response to injustice, a protest against silence, and a yearning for dignity. With clarity, warmth, and psychological insight, Dr. Elkhatib guides readers through the layers of resentment—personal, relational, cultural, and spiritual—offering not quick fixes, ...

By adopting most of the recovery and organizational principles of Alcoholics Anonymous, this book is provided as a way out for those who have a great desire to get help with rage issues in their life. This book is a public domain document to be used to provide assistance and guidance to those persons who find they are addicted to rage and desperately want help. In order to respect the Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous, the author must remain anonymous. This book is very Spiritual in nature. Not only will it discuss a Spiritual Recovery Program, but it will outline a Spiritual Democracy and...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A practical, heartfelt guide to the art of truly knowing another person and fostering deeper connections at home, at work, and throughout our lives—from the author of The Road to Character and The Second Mountain “More than a guide to better conversations...

How did humans, a species of self-centered apes, come to care about others? Since Darwin, scientists have tried to answer this question using evolutionary theory. In The Kindness of Strangers, psychologist Michael E. McCullough shows why they have failed and offers a new explanation instead. From the moment nomadic humans first settled down until the aftermath of the Second World War, our species has confronted repeated crises that we could only survive by changing our behavior.

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)

A journey into the unseen emotional world of the Victorian child—where discipline shaped conscience, imagination opened secret doorways, and private feelings survived behind closed doors. This book uncovers the hidden rooms of early life and traces the origins of the modern self. A profoundly intimate history of Victorian childhood—told through the hidden emotional lives of the young. Victorian children left behind more than schoolroom recitations and moral instruction. In their diaries, sketches, bedtime fears, treasured objects, and whispered longings lie the earliest traces of the ...

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, ...

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 ...

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...

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.

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 ...

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”...