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Modern WisdomJun 13, 2024

#796 - Rob Kurzban - The Evolutionary Psychology Of Human Morality

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#796 - Rob Kurzban - The Evolutionary Psychology Of Human Morality includes mentions of The New Puritans by Andrew Doyle, Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, and The Book of Daniel by Doyle, with indexed source context and timestamps where available.

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The New Puritans
Andrew Doyle

Indexed context: The host references 'The New Puritans' to draw parallels between the Salem witch trials and contemporary issues of moral judgment and social justice.…

Les Misérables
Victor Hugo

Indexed context: The host discusses a specific situation in 'Les Misérables' that highlights the theme of invulnerability in moral attacks. This example serves to ill…

Indexed context: The host highlights how Doyle's insights in 'The Book of Daniel' reveal important connections between moral challenges and personal resilience. This…

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Rob Kurzban is a psychologist and an author. What is morality? Why did it come about? Have humans always had it? Is it universal or temporary? Does it exist as a truth independent of humanity or is it entirely contingent on our culture? Expect to learn the evolutionary psychology of abortion policy, where the evolution of morality came from, the best examples of modern moral rules you might not think about, the biggest issues with being a moral hypocrite, the role that reputation plays in judging someone’s morality, how wisdom can help us overcome our biological hardware and much more...
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The New Puritans
Andrew Doyle

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Les Misérables
Victor Hugo

The host discusses a specific situation in 'Les Misérables' that highlights the theme of invulnerability in moral att…

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The Book of Daniel
Doyle

The host highlights how Doyle's insights in 'The Book of Daniel' reveal important connections between moral challenge…

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  • The conversation centers on moral attacks and invulnerability.
  • A second recurring theme is morality and social justice.
  • Referenced books include The New Puritans by Andrew Doyle and Les Misérables by Victor Hugo.
  • Related interests include Readers interested in morality, social justice, and historical parallels and Readers interested in social justice and moral philosophy.

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The New Puritans
Andrew Doyle
Best for Readers interested in morality, social justice, and historical parallelsOften cited around morality and social justice

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Andrew Doyle wrote a book called The New Puritans using the Salem witch trials as a historical comparison to look at what's happening with a lot of cancellation and social justice at the moment.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in morality, social justice, and historical parallels
Indexed context: I had a conversation with Andrew Doyle, who wrote a book called The New Puritans using the Salem witch trials as a historical comparison to look at what's happening with a lot of cancellation and social justice at the moment.
The host references 'The New Puritans' to draw parallels between the Salem witch trials and contemporary issues of moral judgment and social justice. This book provides a historical lens to understand the dynamics of accusation and moral authority in society today.
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Les Misérables
Victor Hugo
Best for Readers interested in social justice and moral philosophyOften cited around social status and morality

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The excerpt references a situation in Les Misérables where a nobleman bullies a character with impunity due to his social status, illustrating the theme of invulnerability in moral attacks.

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Readers interested in social justice and moral philosophy
Indexed context: The excerpt references a situation in Les Misérables where a nobleman bullies a character with impunity due to his social status.
The host discusses a specific situation in 'Les Misérables' that highlights the theme of invulnerability in moral attacks. This example serves to illustrate broader societal issues regarding power dynamics and justice.
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Best for Readers interested in moral philosophy and resilienceOften cited around moral attacks and invulnerability

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The speaker mentions that Doyle put his finger on a certain phenomenon in his book, suggesting a connection to moral attacks and invulnerability.

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Readers interested in moral philosophy and resilience
Indexed context: Doyle put his finger on a certain phenomenon in his book, suggesting a connection to moral attacks and invulnerability.
The host highlights how Doyle's insights in 'The Book of Daniel' reveal important connections between moral challenges and personal resilience. This analysis suggests that the themes in the book are relevant to understanding contemporary issues.
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The New Puritans
Modern Wisdom · 42:33
Indexed context: The host references 'The New Puritans' to draw parallels between the Salem witch trials and contemporary issues of moral judgment and social justice.…
Les Misérables
Modern Wisdom · 1:16:16
Indexed context: The host discusses a specific situation in 'Les Misérables' that highlights the theme of invulnerability in moral attacks. This example serves to ill…
The Book of Daniel
Modern Wisdom · 1:15:44
Indexed context: The host highlights how Doyle's insights in 'The Book of Daniel' reveal important connections between moral challenges and personal resilience. This…
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Mentioned at 42:33
The New Puritans
Andrew Doyle

The host references 'The New Puritans' to draw parallels between the Salem witch trials and contemporary issues of moral judgment and social justic…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link
Les Misérables cover
Mentioned at 1:16:16
Les Misérables
Victor Hugo

The host discusses a specific situation in 'Les Misérables' that highlights the theme of invulnerability in moral attacks. This example serves to i…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link
The Book of Daniel cover
Mentioned at 1:15:44
The Book of Daniel
Doyle

The host highlights how Doyle's insights in 'The Book of Daniel' reveal important connections between moral challenges and personal resilience. Thi…

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