What on Earth is Happening to our Country? The Moral Psychology of Political Division

Leading up to the 2016 presidential election, Jonathan Haidt spoke at St. Olaf College about the moral psychology of political division, and shared his thoughts on America's divisions leading up to making the choice between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. As part of the IFC’s 2016 Two-Day Symposium on "Disagreement: Constructive Political Discourse and Inquiry", this lecture was preceded by a lecture featuring Mark Kingwell, entitled "Jerks, Asshats, and the Unstable Politics of Civility," which can be watched here:    • Jerks, Asshats, and the Unstable Politics ...   For more information about the Institute for Freedom and Community (IFC), as well as information about upcoming events, please visit our website at https://institute.stolaf.edu/ Or, sign up for our newsletter at https://institute.stolaf.edu/contact/... What is the Institute for Freedom and Community (IFC)? The Institute for Freedom & Community at St. Olaf College seeks to promote free inquiry and meaningful debate of important political and social issues. By exploring diverse ideas about politics, markets, and society, The Institute aims to challenge presuppositions, question easy answers, and foster constructive dialogue among those with differing values and contending points of view. Established in 2014, The Institute offers a distinctive opportunity to cultivate civil discourse within a liberal arts setting. #haidt #moralpsychology #politics #jonathan #jonathanhaidt #politicaldivision #ifc #stolafcollege #symposium #theinstitute #instituteforfreedomandcommunity #election #trump #clinton