Two distinct worldviews underlie the two authoritarianism forms

Evidence

This conceptualization brings a great simplicity to our thinking. If the question is, what basic personality structure does an authoritarian on the political left share with an authoritarian on the political right?—the answer is (tadum!) being an authoritarian. Whatever their other differences, both submit to their authorities, aggress in their names, and adhere to their conventions. — Bob Altemeyer, The Authoritarian Specter, 2850 (#complicates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: All political theory rests on two opposing views of human nature; Authoritarianism springs from a worldview that the social world is dangerous and threatening; Rokeach’s dogmatism captured authoritarianism across both political poles (+1 more)

Broader Connections

• Left and right authoritarians share one underlying personality structure #complicates (0.75) — Bob Altemeyer, The Authoritarian Specter, 2850