The Coddling of the American Mind : How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure
(Author) Jonathan HaidtThree bad ideas. The untruth of fragility : what doesn't kill you makes you weaker ; The untruth of emotional reasoning : always trust your feelings ; The untruth of us versus them : life is a battle between good people and evil people -- Bad ideas in action. Intimidation and violence ; Witch hunts -- How did we get here? The polarization cycle ; Anxiety and depression ; Paranoid parenting ; The decline of play ; The bureaucracy of safetyism ; The quest for justice -- Wising up. Wiser kids ; Wiser universities ; Wiser societies.
Jonathan Haidt
Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist known for his research on morality, politics, and religion. He is the author of several influential books, including "The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion," which explores the psychological foundations of morality. Haidt's writing style is characterized by a blend of academic rigor and accessible storytelling, making complex ideas understandable to a wide audience. His work has had a significant impact on the fields of psychology and political science, challenging conventional wisdom and offering new insights into human behavior. "The Righteous Mind" is considered his most famous work, shedding light on the origins of moral beliefs and how they shape our worldviews.
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