On Being with Krista Tippett cover image

Jonathan Haidt — The Psychology of Self-Righteousness

On Being with Krista Tippett

00:00

The Importance of Disagreement

Jonathan Hite: Moral foundation theory suggests that human beings are born with moral receptors. People who are liberal and conservative, he says, value two of these in common, compassion and fairness. But conservatives simultaneously juggle three other moral values of loyalty, authority and sanctity.

Play episode from 12:59
Transcript

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app