Jonathan Haidt
Social Psychologist & NYU Professor
Social psychologist and Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at NYU Stern School of Business. He is renowned for his research on moral psychology, political polarization, and the impact of social media on adolescent mental health. His work explores the intuitive foundations of morality and …
6 books authored
Flourishing: Positive Psychology and the Life Well-Lived
A collection of scientific essays exploring the psychological foundations of a fulfilling life. Distinguished scholars examine topics such as resilience, optimism, and the pursuit of meaning to define the emerging field of positive psychology.
The Happiness Hypothesis
Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom
The book examines ten Great Ideas from ancient civilizations through the lens of modern psychological research. Haidt utilizes the metaphor of a rider and an elephant to describe the tension between conscious reasoning and emotional instincts while identifying the conditions necessary for human flourishing.
The Righteous Mind
Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion
Explores the psychological foundations of morality and how they influence political and religious divisions. The author argues that moral judgments arise primarily from intuitive gut feelings rather than rational reasoning.
The Coddling of the American Mind
How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure
The authors analyze the cultural and psychological trends behind the rise of 'safetyism' and its impact on mental health and free speech. They argue that protecting youth from discomfort undermines their development and identifies three prevalent 'untruths' that foster fragility. The book examines the intersection of social media, parenting styles, and university bureaucracy.
All Minus One: John Stuart Mill's Ideas on Free Speech Illustrated
John Stuart Mill's Ideas on Free Speech Illustrated
An abridged and illustrated adaptation of the second chapter of John Stuart Mill's 1859 essay 'On Liberty.' It distills Mill’s core arguments for free speech and viewpoint diversity into a concise format, supplemented by modern commentary and visual metaphors to clarify philosophical concepts for contemporary readers.
The Anxious Generation
How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
Jonathan Haidt examines the collapse of youth mental health that began in the early 2010s, identifying the transition from play-based to phone-based childhoods as a primary cause. The book analyzes the neurological and social impact of smartphones and social media while providing a set of actionable rules for parents and schools to restore childhood independence.