Out of Character
Surprising Truths About the Liar, Cheat, Sinner Lurking in All of Us
Summary:
The book explores the psychological mechanisms that drive individuals to act against their own ethical codes, revealing how emotions like compassion, gratitude, and pride can influence moral behavior. It combines scientific research with anecdotes to challenge the notion that human morality is fixed, suggesting that context and internal states often dictate whether a person will act virtuously or not.
Key points:
1. Virtue-Vice Duality: DeSteno and Valdesolo suggest that emotions can drive us to good or bad actions. Our character isn't static; context and feelings influence whether we act morally or not.
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