Name: The moral roots of liberals and conservatives
Uploaded: 2008-09-17T01:00:00Z
Duration: 18 min 22 s
Description: Psychologist Jonathan Haidt studies the five moral values that form the basis of our political choices, whether we're left, right or center. In this eye-opening talk, he pinpoints the moral values that liberals and conservatives tend to honor most.

Jonathan Haidt: The moral roots of liberals and conservatives

The moral roots of liberals and conservatives

Psychologist Jonathan Haidt studies the five moral values that form the basis of our political choices, whether we're left, right or center. In this eye-opening talk, he pinpoints the moral values that liberals and conservatives tend to honor most.

Political beliefs grow from deep psychological roots, shaped by five key moral values: harm, fairness, loyalty, authority, and purity. Research from more than 23,000 Americans shows liberals focus mainly on harm and fairness, while conservatives draw from all five moral foundations. These differences create powerful team mindsets that can block understanding. Real progress begins when people recognize the moral logic driving those they disagree with.