What Haidt discusses regarding conservatives' moral psychology being distributed more evenly across a wider range of foundations is fascinating. I think it helps explain how Trump can navigate what looks like obvious hypocrisy—running on 'America First' and 'sticking it to elites' while simultaneously pandering to them and rewarding those who reciprocate.
It also sheds light on how his Christian base squares him with their beliefs; they are often prioritizing different moral foundations than his critics are. I feel this is definitely an opportunity America can take advantage of—as both a chance and a privilege—to rebuild the institutions Trump has dismantled. He has shown us one thing for certain: you can and should 'just do things.' That kind of decisive action is exactly what a reorganization movement needs. Definitely going to check out The Righteous Mind, as always thanks for the insight Josh.
It's his reworking of David Hume's "reason is slave to the passions," i.e., we're emotional creatures well before we're reasoning ones. Haidt says--like it or not--politicians who want to get elected MUST keep this in mind.
What Haidt discusses regarding conservatives' moral psychology being distributed more evenly across a wider range of foundations is fascinating. I think it helps explain how Trump can navigate what looks like obvious hypocrisy—running on 'America First' and 'sticking it to elites' while simultaneously pandering to them and rewarding those who reciprocate.
It also sheds light on how his Christian base squares him with their beliefs; they are often prioritizing different moral foundations than his critics are. I feel this is definitely an opportunity America can take advantage of—as both a chance and a privilege—to rebuild the institutions Trump has dismantled. He has shown us one thing for certain: you can and should 'just do things.' That kind of decisive action is exactly what a reorganization movement needs. Definitely going to check out The Righteous Mind, as always thanks for the insight Josh.
Absolutely. Also check out Haidt's example of the elephant and the rider:
https://cct.biola.edu/riding-moral-elephant-review-jonathan-haidts-righteous-mind/
It's his reworking of David Hume's "reason is slave to the passions," i.e., we're emotional creatures well before we're reasoning ones. Haidt says--like it or not--politicians who want to get elected MUST keep this in mind.