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.

Transform chronic anxiety and burnout into a powerful compass for moral psychology and emotional healing. Perfect for your morning commute or late-night overthinking, this validating exploration proves your worries aren't just private flaws. They are deeply ethical signals showing your profound...

Uncover the psychology of polarization and learn why decent people succumb to the destructive trap of dehumanization. Perfect for your daily commute or a reflective evening listen, this thought-provoking deep dive explores how the primal need to belong fuels modern outrage. By mapping the...

Master the social psychology and neuroscience of human behavior to decode why we fiercely defend our everyday beliefs. Whether you are navigating tense family arguments, commuting while reflecting on deep political divides, or simply craving a thought-provoking journey into the mind, this...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. How much of who you are is really up to you? Two people make the same careless choice. One gets away with it, and the other doesn’t. Should we judge them the same? Most of us feel we shouldn’t blame anyone for what they couldn’t control. Yet that...

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.

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 New York Times Bestseller ‘Sublime’ New Yorker ‘Provocative’ New York Times Book Review ‘Illuminating’ Washington Post * At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we suffer – and the reason we make other people suffer – is that we don’t see the world clearly...

When Moral Politics was first published two decades ago, it redefined how Americans think and talk about politics through the lens of cognitive political psychology. Today, George Lakoff's classic text has become all the more relevant, as liberals and conservatives have come to hold even more vigorously opposed views of the world, with the underlying assumptions of their respective worldviews at the level of basic morality.

Some people will do everything they can to manipulate another person. Some of those people are even dangerous. In this guide, you will discover how the craziest serial killers have managed to get away with their horrific crimes. You will also learn secret strategies to outsmart manipulators so that you will not become the next victim. We all have a need to know the truth. Figuring out how to notice deception is mandatory for our survival and happiness. Don’t let this chance to learn something new pass you by.

This book brings together Erich Fromm's basic statements on the application of psychoanalytic theory to social dynamics. At the same time, it offers an image of man consonant with the hopes of radical humanism. The Crisis of Psychoanalysis is a collection of nine brilliant essays. Although his work is deeply rooted in Freudian theory, Fromm further develops Freud's doctrines by including both social and ethical dimensions, and applies his discoveries and insights to address the problems we face in society at large.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Why does the human brain work overtime to prove we are righteous even when our actions are selfish, cowardly or cruel? Every human being carries an unshakeable belief about themselves: whatever my flaws, whatever my mistakes, I am fundamentally a good...

In America’s Ethical Archetype, Dubose exposes the deeper cause of America’s dysfunction: a collapse in how we judge what is true, right, and worth pursuing. While others debate symptoms, he reconstructs the foundations—linking psychology, ethics, and political identity into a unified framework of understanding. The result is both practical and philosophical: a map for those who refuse to accept confusion as the new normal.

Suffering, in one form or another, is present in all of our lives. But why do we suffer? On one reading, this is a question about the causes of physical and emotional suffering. On another, it is a question about whether suffering has a point or purpose or value. In this groundbreaking book, Michael Brady argues that suffering is vital for the development of virtue, and hence for us to live happy or flourishing lives.

Luke Russell discusses why some philosophers think that evil is a myth or a fantasy, while others think that evil is real. Along the way he asks whether evil is always horrific and incomprehensible or if it can be banal. Considering if there is a special psychological hallmark that sets the evildoers apart from the rest of us, Russell also engages with ongoing discussions over psychopathy and empathy, analyzing the psychology behind evildoing. 

Muchas personas están confundidas acerca de qué es la intuición y, a veces, incluso si es algo real o no. En la guía de hoy, discutiremos qué se entiende por impulsos intuitivos o instintivos, en qué medida se puede confiar y cómo puede utilizar algunos de estos sentimientos para su ventaja.

Las relaciones codependientes pueden ser todo un desafío. Mucha gente está en uno, aunque no se den cuenta. Por lo general, consiste en una pareja que se permite o se manipula mutuamente, e individuos que carecen de autoestima. O pueden tener la sensación de que la relación es todo lo que necesitan o satisfará todas sus necesidades. A menudo, se basa en una mentira o en un patrón aprendido de su infancia. Discutiremos estos temas y tocaremos términos como complementariedad y polaridad.