Ronnie Janoff-Bulman, PhD is professor emerita at the University of Massachusetts.
Website: https://people.umass.edu/janbul/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Moralities-Conservatives-Liberals-Political/dp/0300244088
Summary:
In this interview, Professor Ronnie Janoff-Bulman discusses her book "The Two Moralities," which explores the moral foundations of political ideologies. She distinguishes between proscriptive and prescriptive morality, with the former focusing on not harming and the latter focusing on helping. Conservatism is rooted in proscriptive morality, emphasizing protection, while liberalism is based on prescriptive morality, focusing on providing for others. She also emphasizes the importance of civil discourse and recognizing the good intentions on both sides, while acknowledging the vulnerabilities and potential negative consequences of strong group identities.
