What's Wrong With Morality?
A Social-Psychological Perspective
C. Daniel Batson
"Discover why morality may not always produce the results we intend in this engaging social-psychological analysis. Taking a unique approach to the topic, the author examines the complexities of our moral psychology and the limitations of our moral decision-making. Drawing from research on rationalization and deception, this thought-provoking book encourages readers to question their motives, emotions, and values in the moral domain."
Publish Date
2015-11-16T00:00:00.000Z
2015-11-16T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.5
ISBN
9780199355549
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2021-05-13T16:18:22.000Z
One of the most important books I've read this year is C. Daniel Batson's What's Wrong with Morality.
The most relevant and depressing finding pertains to hypocrisy and how people prioritize *appearing* moral over actually *being* moral.
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