THE RIGHTEOUS MIND audiobook free

The audiobook version of The Righteous Mind is narrated by the author himself, and is available for free on Audible with a 30-day trial membership. The audiobook is just over 11 hours long, and is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different aspect of the human mind and how it relates to politics and religion.

Part One: Intuitions Come First, Strategic Reasoning Second

The first part of the audiobook sets the stage for the rest of the book, by introducing the concept of moral intuition. Haidt argues that our moral beliefs are not the result of rational deliberation, but rather are the product of our emotions and intuitions. He uses the metaphor of a rider on an elephant to describe the relationship between our conscious reasoning and our unconscious intuitions. The rider represents our conscious mind, which is able to reason and make decisions, while the elephant represents our unconscious mind, which is driven by emotions and intuitions.

Haidt argues that our moral intuitions are shaped by a variety of factors, including our upbringing, our culture, and our biology. He identifies six moral foundations that are common to all human societies: care/harm, fairness/cheating, loyalty/betrayal, authority/subversion, sanctity/degradation, and liberty/oppression. These moral foundations are not equally important to everyone, however, and different people place different levels of importance on each one.

Part Two: There’s More to Morality than Harm and Fairness

The second part of the audiobook delves deeper into the six moral foundations, and explores how they relate to political and religious beliefs. Haidt argues that liberals and conservatives have different moral intuitions, and that this is why they often have such a difficult time understanding each other.

Liberals, according to Haidt, place a high value on the care/harm and fairness/cheating foundations, and tend to be more individualistic and less concerned with loyalty, authority, and sanctity. Conservatives, on the other hand, place a high value on all six moral foundations, and tend to be more collectivistic and more concerned with loyalty, authority, and sanctity.

Haidt argues that this difference in moral intuitions is what leads to the political and cultural divide that we see in America today. Liberals and conservatives are speaking different moral languages, and are often unable to understand each other’s perspectives.

Part Three: Morality Binds and Blinds

The third and final part of the audiobook explores the ways in which our moral intuitions can both bind us together and blind us to other perspectives. Haidt argues that our moral intuitions are what allow us to form groups and communities, and that they are essential for social cohesion.

However, our moral intuitions can also blind us to other perspectives, and can lead us to demonize those who hold different beliefs. Haidt argues that we need to be aware of our own moral intuitions, and to be willing to listen to and understand those who hold different beliefs.

Overall, The Righteous Mind is a thought-provoking and insightful book that sheds light on the psychological and moral foundations of political and religious beliefs. The audiobook version, narrated by the author himself, is engaging and easy to listen to, and is a great way to explore the ideas presented in the book. Whether you are a liberal or a conservative, The Righteous Mind is sure to challenge your assumptions and broaden your understanding of the world around you.