Emotionality aids rather than undermines democratic deliberation

Evidence

More deeply, we believe that a mounting body of evidence in neurophysiology, psychology, and political science points toward the distinctive roles that different emotions play in stimulating political attentiveness. We offer a view that shows how emotionality aids, rather than disrupts, political reasoning and enhances, rather than diminishes, the quality of democratic life. — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 1660 (#expands, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Strong affective polarization across groups erodes democratic discourse — Sander van der Linden, Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects…, 734; Emotion gives psychopolitics efficient access below conscious reflection; Passions and affects, not rationality, secure allegiance to democratic values — Chantal Mouffe, The Democratic Paradox, 433 (+6 more)

Broader Connections

• Emotionality aids rather than disrupts political reasoning and democratic life. #expands (0.97) — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 1660