How moralization and polarization affect collective action

Susanne Täuber (Organiser)
Hindriks, F. (Organiser)

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Description

Big societal problems present challenges for citizens, scientists, and politicians. We seem to have a duty to collectively mitigate climate change, fight poverty, and promote sustainable lifestyles. But too little is done. In a meeting of minds, philosophers and psychologists discuss obstacles such as moralization and increasing levels of social polarization. We aim to create new insights as to how to remove them and promote collective action. The panel discussion aims for junior and senior researchers to exchange and debate different disciplines' perspectives on moral mandates to act collectively regarding the big societal challenges.

Lily Frank, Invited speaker
Eindhoven University of Technology

Linda Skitka, Invited speaker

Period	27-Mar-2019
Event type	Conference
Location	Groningen, NetherlandsShow on map
Degree of Recognition	Local

Keywords

moralization
polarization
collective action
societal challenges
social psychology
philosophy

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Big societal problems present challenges for citizens, scientists, and politicians. We seem to have a duty to collectively mitigate climate change, fight poverty, and promote sustainable lifestyles. But too little is done. In a meeting of minds, philosophers and psychologists discuss obstacles such as moralization and increasing levels of social polarization. We aim to create new insights as to how to remove them and promote collective action. The panel discussion aims for junior and senior researchers to exchange and debate different disciplines' perspectives on moral mandates to act collectively regarding the big societal challenges.