AnnieG Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Is anyone still part way through the Righteous Mind? And/ or do you have comments about the rest of the book? I found I haven't sat down to read my downloaded copy of the book (I don't have an e-reader as yet), and a reserve copy from the local library has finally arrived -- reading buddies welcomed:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulS Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) Annie, I sort of put reading it on hold after George's departure from this forum as other interests/committments have taken priority. I would be prepared to recommit to getting through it and discussing, if you would like. Cheers Paul Edited March 21, 2013 by PaulS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyb Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 hi Annie, sorry i didnt see this thread until now. I finished the book a while ago and really enjoyed it. I learned a lot from it, including a lot about myself If there are particular things you read in the book and feel like discussing, i will be happy to engage! Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieG Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Paul I think it's understandable the discussion ground to a halt after George left. I admit that I found the week by week approach a little too intensive and not always in line with my reading speed, so I just thought I may post from time to time if something interesting strikes me. If you'd like to take up the book again that's great; if other commitments feel too heavy I understand that too. I personally have something of a deadline to my reading now I've borrowed a library copy..... Jonny Good on you for reaching the finish line:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulS Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Soungs good, Annie. I'll take it up again over the weekend. Look forward to any thoughts you and Jonny may care to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieG Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 PART2 (There’s more to morality than harm and fairness) contd (ch 6-8) Ch 6: Taste Buds of the Righteous Mind – care/harm, fairness/cheating,loyalty/betrayal, authority/subversion, sanctity/degradation I heard a sound-bite from a psychologist the other day, saying something like ‘this generation has the biggest problem so far with disciplining our kids. So forthe next few days I became a bossier Mum. Then I remembered how I was impressedwith the work of Alfie Kohn, who slams ‘Supernanny’ for being a disrespectful powerheadand advocates respectful communication and negotiation with kids. In Haidt’s terms, the ‘radio psychologist’ may argue that firm parenting is protective (the care/ harm module); whereas Kohn may argue that exertingauthority without giving reasons and options is harmful as it fosters passivity.Being moved both to care and to prevent harm, I think I understand now why Ivacillate between the two viewpoints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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