

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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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Complexity of Defining Grandstanding
05:16 • 34min
Bragging vs Moral Grandstanding: Examining Motivation and Constitutive Elements
38:56 • 2min
Challenges of Providing a Functional Account of Moral Grandstanding
41:13 • 15min
Exploring the Role of Sincerity and Intention in Grandstanding Behaviors
56:25 • 3min
Exploring the Problematic Aspects of Virtue Signaling and Grandstanding
59:44 • 3min