The moral roots of liberals and conservatives - Jonathan Haidt

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THE MORAL ROOTS

of

LIBERALS & CONSERVATIVES

- Jonathan Haidt -

28-5-2024

Sanne Afra Maria Schermer - A01763313

Would you consider yourself liberal or conservative?

1. Liberal
2. Conservative
3. Libertarian

• The fundamental moral values that underpin our political choices

• Greater happiness and societal well-being.

Understanding moral foundations:

• live authentically
• make ethical decisions
• cultivate positive relationships

Shared moral values:

• social cohesion 
• ethical leadership 
• conflict resolution

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• Concern for the suffering of others

• Compassion
  
• Empathy
• Kindness towards others 

• Avoiding harm
• Protecting those who are vulnerable

Harm/care

• Concern for justice and reciprocity 
• The desire for fair treatment and honesty

Equality/fairness

• Concern for group cohesion and allegiance to one's community, family, or nation

• Sense of duty 
• Belonging

Loyalty

• Concern for respect of tradition and legitimate authority

• Social order 

• Obedience
• Hierarchy

Authority

• Concern for spiritual and physical purity

• The avoidance of contamination
  

• Religious beliefs
• Moral purity

Purity/sanctity

Which of the five moral foundations do you personally prioritize the most?

Harm/care

Fairness/reciprocity

Ingroup/loyalty

Authority/respect

Purity/sanctity

Test 

https://yourmorals.org/

Liberal/conservative

priorities

Liberal

- Harm

- Fairness

Conservative

- Harm

- Fairness

- Authority

- Ingroup

- Purity

• Improves the quality of ethical decision making 
  
• Different moral foundations  
• Common purpose: changing the world for the better.

The Importance of Moral Diversity