Ideological Quote by Hans Noel
““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
Source Academic: Political psychology paper, 2021
Error tolerance and moral passion shape ideology; moderate, less moral individuals lean left, while intolerant, moral‑order seekers tend conservative.
In simple terms: Ideology links to error tolerance and moral passion.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how personal traits influence political views.
Themes
politics
psychology
ideology
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
theoretical
informative
When to use this quote
- Voting behavior
- public debate
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
Tolerance
moral order
cognitive style
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your values affect your politics?
- Can tolerance be cultivated?
A Different Perspective
Traits are not sole determinants of belief.
![“Randi Weingarten, head of the American Federation of Teachers, calls [Betsy] DeVos the most ideological, anti-public education nominee since the creation of the U.S. Department of Education nearly 40 years ago.” quote by Claudio Sanchez](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ea0/claudio-sanchez-35119_creation_randi-weingarten-head-of-the-american-fe_59388.jpg)
