Books matching: intuition vs reason
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'The Gift of Fear' by Gavin de Becker delves into the realm of personal safety and intuition. The book challenges conventional wisdom by arguing that fear, often dismissed or suppressed, can be a valuable gift that can protect us from harm if we learn to listen to it. De Becker explores the concept of pre-incident indicators and provides practical advice and strategies to enhance personal safety. He emphasizes the importance of trusting intuition, situational awareness, and recognizing warning signs to prevent dangerous situations.
De Becker's writing style combines real-life examples, case studies, and practical insights to empower readers to navigate potentially dangerous situations confidently. The book encourages readers to embrace their fear as a tool for motivation and proactive measures to ensure their safety, without letting fear paralyze them or prevent them from leading fulfilling lives.
'The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion' by Jonathan Haidt delves into moral psychology from an evolutionary perspective, proposing a theory of Moral Foundations that underlie observable moral systems. Haidt's exploration of the drives behind people's feelings of right and wrong offers insight into actions driven by tribalism or politics. also provides copious data on experimental results, making it a thought-provoking read that sheds light on human behavior and the development of social manifestations of morality.
If you are like most of the well-educated people in my studies, you felt an initial flash of disgust, but you hesitated before saying the family had done anything morally wrong. After all, the dog was...
