Defining Hypocrisy
Rob defines hypocrisy as endorsing a moral principle while acting against it, highlighting extreme examples that illustrate this contradiction. He argues that moral hypocrites wield principles as weapons to further their own interests, embodying the ultimate selfishness by applying rules selectively. The conversation emphasizes the disparity between public moral stances and private actions, encapsulating the notion of "rules for thee, but not for me."In this clip
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The Evolutionary Psychology Of Human Morality - Rob Kurzban
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