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The hidden agenda of the political mind : how self-interest shapes our opinions and why we won't admit it /

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"When it comes to politics, we often perceive our own beliefs as fair and socially beneficial, while seeing opposing views as merely self-serving. But in fact most political views are governed by self-interest, even if we usually don't realize it. Challenging our fiercely held notions abou...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Weeden, Jason, 1969- (Author), Kurzban, Robert, 1969- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2014]
Subjects:
Social psychology.
Self-interest.
Interpersonal relations.
PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology.
PSYCHOLOGY / Interpersonal Relations.
POLITICAL SCIENCE / General.
Table of Contents:
  • Machine generated contents note:
  • Part I: Political Minds
  • Chapter 1: Agendas in Action 3
  • Chapter 2: Investigating Interests 26
  • Chapter 3: Machiavellian Minds 44
  • Part II: Political Issues
  • Chapter 4: Fighting over Sex: Lifestyle Issues and Religion 69
  • Chapter 5: Rules of the Game: Group Identities and Human Capital 96
  • Chapter 6: Money Matters: Redistribution and Hard-Times Programs 123
  • Part III: Political Coalitions
  • Chapter 7: The Many Shades of Red and Blue 145
  • Chapter 8: The Republican Coalition 160
  • Chapter 9: The Democratic Coalition 176
  • Part IV: Political Challenges
  • Chapter 10: An Uncomfortable Take on Political Positions 195
  • Acknowledgments 217
  • Appendixes 219
  • Data Appendix for Chapter 2 219
  • Data Appendix for Part II 236
  • Data Appendix for Chapter 4 251
  • Data Appendix for Chapter 5 268
  • Data Appendix for Chapter 6 287
  • Data Appendix for Chapter 8 304
  • Data Appendix for Chapter 9 321
  • Notes 343
  • References 351
  • Index 359.