PSYC14H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Universal Grammar, Gemeinschaft And Gesellschaft, Evolutionism
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Chapter 13: morality, religion, and justice intro story: cartoon controversy sparked rage in muslims (depicted prophet muhammad in offensive ways) figure 13. 1: Muslims don"t believe freedom trumps all other values central role of culture in world affairs. Samuel huntington: argued that largest fundamental source of conflict in new world comprises those that divide world in cultural and religious terms. Controversial thesis because of secularization theory: religion is on the decline (esp. held by academics), ppl are discovering new secular and rational ways to make sense of their lives: but is not holding up approx. 94% americans (where greatest # of scientific advances over past century) report believing in god. Will explore how reasoning and perceptions of justice are both similar and different across cultures. May appear quite foreign at first, but believe that more careful analysis = reveal common underlying processes: ex: tomato vs. tomahto = both still mean a red fruit.