Anger and resentment are problems in that way, agreed.
However, I'm coming to believe that a key factor is that people who are completely convinced that they have the moral high ground feel that "treat others as you would like to be treated" no longer applies. They numb any human empathy for those who are morally beneath them. Reciprocity…
Anger and resentment are problems in that way, agreed.
However, I'm coming to believe that a key factor is that people who are completely convinced that they have the moral high ground feel that "treat others as you would like to be treated" no longer applies. They numb any human empathy for those who are morally beneath them. Reciprocity and mutuality are irrelevant.
And this happens even with people who consider themselves to be highly empathetic and caring - except about their moral inferiors.
Anger and resentment are problems in that way, agreed.
However, I'm coming to believe that a key factor is that people who are completely convinced that they have the moral high ground feel that "treat others as you would like to be treated" no longer applies. They numb any human empathy for those who are morally beneath them. Reciprocity and mutuality are irrelevant.
And this happens even with people who consider themselves to be highly empathetic and caring - except about their moral inferiors.