Rational arguments often fail to change minds from "summary" of The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt
The belief that we can change people's minds by reasoning with them is deeply ingrained in Western culture. From the time we are children, we are taught to think logically and to present well-reasoned arguments in order to persuade others. However, as I have discovered through my research and observations, this belief is often misguided. When people hold strong moral or political beliefs, their minds are not easily swayed by rational arguments alone. In fact, studies have shown that when presented with evidence that contradicts their beliefs, people often become even more entrenched in their original positions. This phenomenon is known as motivated reasoning, and it is a powerful force that shapes our attitudes and behaviors. One reason why rational arguments often fail to change minds is that our moral intuitions are largely automatic and unconscious. We make moral judgments based on gut feelings, and then use reason to justify these judgments after the fa...
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