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August 10, 2015

Do Conservatives and Liberals Think Differently About Morality?

Or is it just that liberals can’t admit they care about the same things as conservatives?

Some psychologists studying moral and political reasoning have argued that conservatives tend to address moral questions by looking at a variety of criteria (labeled sanctity, loyalty, authority, etc.), while liberals tend to make moral decisions by asking just two questions: “Is it fair?” And “Does it do more harm than good?” Citing a recent study, Megan McArdle points to a different interpretation:

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