A groundbreaking investigation into the origins of morality, which turns out to be the basis for religion and politics. The book explains the American culture wars and refutes the "New Atheists."

pt. I. Intuitions come first, strategic reasoning second : Where does morality come from? ; The intuitive dog and its rational tail ; Elephants rule ; Vote for me (here's why) -- pt. II. There's more to morality than harm and fairness : Beyond WEIRD morality ; Taste buds of the righteous mind ; The moral foundations of politics ; The conservative advantage -- pt. III. Morality binds and blinds : Why are we so groupish? ; The hive switch ; Religion is a team sport ; Can't we all disagree more constructively?.