Authoritarianism is a property of belief-change triggers, not belief content itself

Evidence

The proposed definition is dynamic rather than static. One could not diagnose authoritarianism from an inventory of beliefs but only from knowledge of the circumstances that will change belief. This means that the measurement problem is certain to be more difficult than when authoritarianism is defined in static terms and so one can understand a reluctance to accept such a definition. — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 680

Categorization

• XREF: Parallels the strategic-essentialism problem: commitment judged by how one holds a claim (ironic/literal) rather than by which claim — a dynamic over static characterization. — connects to: Authoritarianism can be studied as a content-free property of belief systems — Bob Altemeyer, The Authoritarian Specter, 2534; Authoritarianism is defined by belief change on authority say-so alone; Authoritarianism is defined by which information induces attitude change — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 678 (+4 more)

Broader Connections

• Authoritarianism can be studied as a content-free property of belief systems #expands (0.92) — Bob Altemeyer, The Authoritarian Specter, 2534
• Authoritarianism is defined by belief change on authority say-so alone #exemplifies (0.85)
• Authoritarianism is defined by which information induces attitude change #qualifies (0.80) — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 678
• General authoritarianism is a cognitive style, not a belief set #qualifies (0.75)
• Some authoritarians remain open to changing their beliefs #expands (0.72) — Bob Altemeyer, The Authoritarian Specter, 2643