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ⓘ About Jonathan Haidt
About Jonathan Haidt Jonathan David Haidt is known for his work as a social psychologist and author. He currently holds the position of Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University’s Stern School of Business. Haidt completed his PhD in social psychology at the University of Pennsylvania in 1992 and spent sixteen years teaching at the University of Virginia. His primary research interests revolve around the psychology of morality and moral emotions, which are central themes in his writing. His research in moral and political psychology is well-reflected in his book, ‘The Righteous Mind.’ The book delves into how different individuals perceive morality, offering readers an insightful exploration of human moral thinking.
All Book Series by Jonathan Haidt
Meaning in Life and Why It Matters
Book 3 of 7 · published 2010 Co-authored · Susan R. Wolf,John Koethe,Stephen Macedo,Robert Merrihew Adams,Nomy Arpaly
The Coddling of the American Mind
Book 5 of 7 · published 2018 Co-authored · Greg Lukianoff
Can't We All Disagree More Constructively?
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2016
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jonathan Haidt?
About Jonathan Haidt Jonathan David Haidt is known for his work as a social psychologist and author. He currently holds the position of Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University’s Stern School of Business. Haidt completed his PhD in social psychology at the University of Pennsylvania in 1992 and spent sixteen years teaching at the University of Virginia.
Which Jonathan Haidt series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Vintage Short series, the earliest of Jonathan Haidt's multi-book series: it opens with Can't We All Disagree More Constructively? (2016) and runs to 2 books across 2016–2018, ending with Why Do They Vote That Way? (2018).
How many books has Jonathan Haidt written?
Jonathan Haidt has 11 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2002 and 2025. 2 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Vintage Short series with 2 books — and 9 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Jonathan Haidt's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Jonathan Haidt's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Vintage Short (2016–2018, 2 books).
How are Jonathan Haidt's books organised into series?
This guide splits Jonathan Haidt's 11 books into 1 named series and 9 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Vintage Short (2 books, 2016–2018).