Brain in a Vat
What's Wrong with Moral Grandstanding? With Brandon Warmke
Jul 26, 2020
Brandon Warmke, author of 'Grandstanding: The Use and Abuse of Moral Talk,' discusses the nature of moral grandstanding and its motivations. They explore the complexities of defining grandstanding and distinguish it from bragging. The podcast examines the challenges of providing a functional account of moral grandstanding and the role of sincerity and intention in grandstanding behaviors. They also delve into the problematic aspects of virtue signaling and the need for norm change in public discourse.
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- Moral grandstanding is the act of promoting oneself as morally superior without engaging in meaningful action.
- Grandstanding can undermine genuine social progress by diverting attention from key issues.
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Introduction to Moral Grandstanding: The podcast episode introduces the concept of moral grandstanding, defined as the use of public discourse for self-promotion. These include discussions of morality and politics where individuals try to present themselves as morally good or virtuous.
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