MORAL TRIBES Emotion, Reason, and the Gap Between Us and Them

For listeners looking for some perspective on international, national, and familial relations, look no further. Joshua Greene breaks down the challenges that come from two very distinct yet familiar and pervading worldviews: individualism versus collectivism. Mel Foster narrates Greene's practical and provocative five-part argument for utilitarianism, and as he repeats throughout, it's not what listeners might think. While Foster's deep voice provides a sense of authority, Greene's charm and humor are sometimes lost in the delivery. Nevertheless, the material has considerable value for listeners looking to see connections between what plays out on the news and at family dinner tables. This thorough investigation of what divides also lends itself to the welcome application of a reasoned solution: Take the utilitarian approach! A.S. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2014]