Disimpegno morale. Come facciamo del male continuando a vivere bene

A dense, but well-researched book by a distinguished social psychologist. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how cruelty is perpetrated by those who claim to be operating for the good. The first chapters are the most important outlining the individual, social, and behavioral strate Leggi tutto

Reading Albert Bandura's book was a thoughtful experience that enriched my understanding of the intersection of morality and politics, their social practices, and their far-reaching effects, particularly in the context of the genocide in Palestine. With some gratitude, I can now reflect on how the b Leggi tutto

This is a long study in how people justify their, often horrendous, actions. After a concise opening section that outlines every self-justifying tactic, each chapter outlines one broad area of society and how they use these tactics. The chapters are helpful in illustrating real life expressions of h Leggi tutto

If you want to talk about moral behavior, at some point Albert Bandura’s name is going to come up. He’s done a great deal of work trying to understand people. His research in 1961 showed that children imitate the aggressive behavior they see adults doing. However, when Moral Disengagement: How Good Leggi tutto

Lettura a scelta per un esame universitario. Libro tanto interessante quanto denso. L’autore si concentra principalmente su questioni legate agli Stati Uniti, ma le questioni con validità di portata mondiale valgono la lettura di tutto il libro.

Morality exists in a state of exaggerated juxtaposition, which cancels comparatives out. It will take you the rest of your life, Dr. Albert Bandura, to decipher the above sentence. Chris Roberts