Jonathan Haidt
Born: October 19, 1963 – New York City, New York, United States
Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist at New York University's Stern School of Business specializing in moral psychology and political polarization. He developed Moral Foundations Theory and authored bestsellers including The Righteous Mind and The Anxious Generation. Inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2019, his research examines morality's intuitive foundations across cultures.
Biography & Author's Journey
Jonathan Haidt, born in 1963, is a renowned social psychologist whose career has profoundly influenced understandings of morality, political behavior, and the intersection of technology and mental health. Raised in Scarsdale, New York, Haidt began his academic journey with a B.A. in philosophy from Yale, followed by a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1992. He spent sixteen years teaching at the University of Virginia, where he received multiple awards for his teaching excellence, before joining New York University’s Stern School of Business in 2011 as the Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership.
Quotes
You May Also Like
Popular Books
Righteous Mind
Jonathan Haidt
Explores moral psychology and intuition to explain political and religious divides, offering insights into human nature and social cohesion.
Happiness Hypothesis
Jonathan Haidt
Explore ancient wisdom and modern science for happiness.
The Anxious Generation
Jonathan Haidt
Analyzing the roots and solutions for modern anxiety.
The Coddling of the American Mind
Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt
Exposing how safetyism and bad ideas harm young Americans' mental and social development.
Righteous Mind
Jonathan Haidt
Explores moral psychology and intuition to explain political and religious divides, offering insights into human nature and social cohesion.
Happiness Hypothesis
Jonathan Haidt
Explore ancient wisdom and modern science for happiness.
The Anxious Generation
Jonathan Haidt
Analyzing the roots and solutions for modern anxiety.
The Coddling of the American Mind
Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt
Exposing how safetyism and bad ideas harm young Americans' mental and social development.
Discover more
Politics, Ideology & Social Foundations
Politics, Ideology & Social Foundations
In a world of increasing polarization and political complexity, understanding the foundations of ideology and social systems is essential for meaningful civic engagement. This learning plan provides the historical context, psychological insights, and philosophical frameworks needed to analyze political differences constructively, ideal for anyone seeking to move beyond partisan talking points to deeper understanding.
Mind, Behavior & Human Connection Study
Mind, Behavior & Human Connection Study
This study offers a profound look into the biological and psychological mechanisms that define our humanity. It is ideal for leaders, healthcare professionals, or anyone seeking to deepen their emotional intelligence and influence through the lens of neuroscience.
Human behavior
Human behavior
Understanding the hidden drivers of human nature is essential for navigating social dynamics and making smarter personal choices. This plan is ideal for leaders, marketers, or anyone looking to master behavioral psychology and improve their interpersonal influence.
Human psychology
Human psychology
This curriculum provides a comprehensive overview of the human experience, from cognitive biases to social dynamics and mental health. It is essential for anyone looking to improve their emotional intelligence, leadership skills, or personal understanding of behavioral science.
Community Voices
"Jonathan Haidt is one of the world's most influential thinkers on morality, politics, and human flourishing"
— Better World Books
"Jonathan Haidt is best known for developing Moral Foundations Theory, which explains how variations in moral intuitions drive political and cultural differences"
— Better World Books
"Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation investigates the collapse of youth mental health and proposes a plan for a healthier childhood"
— Hachette Book Group
"Jonathan Haidt's research reveals that moral judgments arise from gut feelings rather than logical reasoning"
— Better World Books
"Jonathan Haidt has written multiple books for general audiences, including The Happiness Hypothesis and The Righteous Mind"
— Wikipedia
"Jonathan Haidt’s research focuses on moral and political psychology, as described in his book The Righteous Mind"
— Penguin Random House
"Jonathan Haidt is the Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University's Stern School of Business"
— Penguin Random House
"Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and author whose books have shaped global conversations about society's most pressing challenges"
— Better World Books
"Jonathan Haidt is the bestselling coauthor of The Coddling of the American Mind and a leading investigator into the roots of polarization and mental health"
— Hachette Book Group
