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“Moral justification is a powerful disengagement mechanism. Destructive conduct is made personally and socially acceptable by portraying it in the service of moral ends. This is why most appeals against violent means usually fall on deaf ears.” quote by Albert Bandura
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“Moral justification is a powerful disengagement mechanism. Destructive conduct is made personally and socially acceptable by portraying it in the service of moral ends. This is why most appeals against violent means usually fall on deaf ears.”

Albert Bandura

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Source Book: Social Learning Theory, 1977

Moral reasoning can be misused to justify harmful actions, making them seem acceptable.

In simple terms: Moral excuses hide bad deeds.

Key Takeaway

Question motives behind moral claims.

Themes

ethics justification violence

Mood

critical skeptical

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political rhetoric
  • advertising
  • group conflict
  • personal decisions

Key Concepts

moral disengagement social influence propaganda

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you spot moral rationalization?
  • When is moral appeal a cover?
A Different Perspective

Moral framing can ignore real consequences.

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