Moral absolutism drives support for bans more than ideology
Conservatives support bans more due to moral absolutism, not just ideology.
Why it matters
- Moral absolutism predicts support for bans better than political ideology.
- Conservatives tend to see morality as universal and absolute, while liberals see it as relative.
By the numbers
- Studies involved millions of tweets and nearly 100,000 people across 59 countries.
- Nine studies conducted to explore the link between moral philosophy and support for bans.
The big picture
- Moral philosophy shapes political attitudes more than ideology alone.
- Understanding this difference can help bridge divides in polarized societies.
What they're saying
- Some comments criticize conservatives for selective moral absolutism.
- Others note that clear moral rules feel safer to enforce.
Caveats
- Study focused mainly on liberal-conservative divide, not other political ideologies.
- Research does not argue that one moral philosophy is better than the other.
What’s next
- Future research could explore how moral absolutism aligns with other ideological dimensions.
- Understanding moral outlooks can help improve communication across divides.