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Modern WisdomSep 19, 2020

#221 - Justin Tosi - The Abuse Of Moral Talk For Self Promotion

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Guest: Justin Tosi

Notable books mentioned: The Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein Veblen, grandstanding

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Justin Tosi is the Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Texas Tech University & an author. Moral grandstanding is the easiest way to signal your virtue without having to actually do anything virtuous. Why has it recently become so prevalent? Expect to learn why wishing that someone would get cancer isn't a good debating tactic, the different forms that grandstanding takes, why it is a moral problem, how hierarchies play into people's desire to grandstand & much more...
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The Theory of the Leisure Class
Thorstein Veblen
Best for Individuals interested in social dynamics and status signalingOften cited around moral grandstanding and status

“Veblen writes about the practices of the elite, including acquiring obscure languages and engaging in pomp to show their wealth and time.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in social dynamics and status signaling
Key quote: “Veblen is, um, just this academic outsider.”
The host discusses how individuals engage in moral grandstanding as a means to gain status when they lack traditional forms of prestige. They reference Veblen's work to illustrate how this behavior mirrors the conspicuous consumption of the leisure class, highlighting the absurdities of social signaling.
ASIN: 0199552584
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Best for Individuals interested in social psychology and ethicsOften cited around moral grandstanding

“The book grandstanding will be linked in the show notes below any of the stuff that you want to drive people to any other places on the internet that they should go to check out your stuff.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in social psychology and ethics
Key quote: “So if you want just a bumper sticker description of the idea, moral grandstanding is the use of moral talk for self-promotion.”
The host discusses the concept of moral grandstanding, highlighting how individuals use moral discourse for self-promotion rather than genuine altruism. This leads to a deeper exploration of the psychological motivations behind such behavior.
ASIN: B08DF6NYB6
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