The interview by Nigel Warburton and Jonathan Haidt on moral psychology

The interview by Nigel Warburton and Jonathan Haidt on moral psychology aims to

establish that most human decisions and opinions are irrational. Haidt argues that people act

intuitions, which are backed by supporting evidence. Thus, their view on issues, such as

abortion, euthanasia, homosexuality, and free speech, are influenced by group loyalty, coalitions,

respect for authority, the need to maintain order within groups, sanctity and purity. Therefore, the

human decision-making process is often irrational.

The phenomena explain the existence of different groups with varying stands on moral

topics. For instance, utilitarian define morality based on social welfare, while religious beliefs

guide Muslims’ and Christians’ actions. Notably, people view those of different opinions as

enemies. Additionally, group members fear rebelling against the defined values due to the fear of

stigmatization. It is important to note that although coalitions have varying opinions regarding