Der politische Atheist - Niko Alm

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In 'Society Without God', Phil Zuckerman explores the cultures of Denmark and Sweden, examining how these societies function with high rates of atheism and secularism. He details how morality, social cohesion, and public life are maintained in the absence of widespread religious belief. The book provides a nuanced perspective on secular societies, challenging common assumptions about the necessity of religion for societal well-being. Zuckerman’s research highlights the capacity for humanism and secular ethics to foster stable and ethical communities. Through interviews and observations, he uncovers the values and principles that underpin these progressive, non-religious societies.

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In this book, Jonathan Haidt draws on twenty-five years of research on moral psychology to explain why people's moral judgments are driven by intuition rather than reason. He introduces the Moral Foundations Theory, which posits that human morality is based on six foundations: care/harm, fairness/cheating, loyalty/betrayal, authority/subversion, sanctity/degradation, and liberty/oppression. Haidt argues that liberals tend to focus on the care/harm and fairness/cheating foundations, while conservatives draw on all six. The book also explores how morality binds and blinds people, leading to social cohesion but also to conflicts. Haidt aims to promote understanding and civility by highlighting the commonalities and differences in moral intuitions across political spectra.