The relationship between psychological predispositions and…
““The relationship between psychological predispositions and ideology is not monotonic. Those with the highest tolerance for error and least passion for moral order are not on the left, but in the middle. Those who are intolerant and care about moral order are thus more likely to become ideological, and then, slightly more likely to become conservative.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Ideological extremes are not confined to left or right; moderate tolerance for error and low moral passion can place one in the center, while intolerance and moral zeal push toward conservatism.
In simple terms: Moderate tolerance leads to centrism; intolerance fuels conservatism.
Assess your own ideological drivers.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- voting behavior
- political discourse
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your political stance?
- Can tolerance be increased?
Simplistic labels can mislead.