Moral Foundations Vary by Culture

Haidt explains that morality encompasses more than harm and fairness, including loyalty, authority, and sanctity, which varies significantly across cultures. Western societies may prioritize harm and fairness, but other cultures also value communal bonds and traditions. 'Secular Western moralities are like cuisines that try to activate just one or two of these receptors,' Haidt highlights, showing the diverse psychological mechanisms that inform moral judgments globally.