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'''Self-righteousness''' (also called sententiousness, holier-than-thou[1]) is a feeling of (usually) smug [[moral]] superiority[2] derived from a sense that one's [[beliefs]], actions, or affiliations are of greater [[virtue]] than those of the [[average]] person. | '''Self-righteousness''' (also called sententiousness, holier-than-thou[1]) is a feeling of (usually) smug [[moral]] superiority[2] derived from a sense that one's [[beliefs]], actions, or affiliations are of greater [[virtue]] than those of the [[average]] person. | ||
| − | The term "self-righteous" is often considered derogatory (see, for example, journalist and essayist [ | + | The term "self-righteous" is often considered derogatory (see, for example, journalist and essayist [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Fallows James Fallows]' description of ''self-righteousness''[3] in regards to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobel_Peace_Prize Nobel Peace Prize] winners) particularly because self-righteous [[individuals]] are often thought to exhibit [[hypocrisy]], an [[idea]] similar to that of the Freudian [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defense_mechanism defense mechanism] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reaction_formation reaction formation]. The connection between ''self-righteousness'' and hypocrisy predates [[Freud]]'s views, however, as [[evidence]]d by the 1899 book [https://books.google.com/books?id=EeIhAAAAMAAJ Good Mrs. Hypocrite: A Study in Self-Righteousness], by the pseudonymous author "Rita." |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*'''''[[Righteousness]]''''' | *'''''[[Righteousness]]''''' | ||
| − | *[ | + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discourse_on_judgmentalism '''''Discourse on judgmentalism'''''] |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | # | + | # https://www.thefreedictionary.com/holier-than-thou |
| − | # [ | + | # [https://dictionary.reference.com/browse/self%20righteous Dictionary.com definition] |
| − | # Fallows, James [ | + | # Fallows, James [https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2007/10/about-self-righteousness-and-al-gore/7780/ About self-rightiousness and Al Gore] The Atlantic, Oct 13 2007 |
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Latest revision as of 02:32, 13 December 2020
Definition
- convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
Description
Self-righteousness (also called sententiousness, holier-than-thou[1]) is a feeling of (usually) smug moral superiority[2] derived from a sense that one's beliefs, actions, or affiliations are of greater virtue than those of the average person.
The term "self-righteous" is often considered derogatory (see, for example, journalist and essayist James Fallows' description of self-righteousness[3] in regards to Nobel Peace Prize winners) particularly because self-righteous individuals are often thought to exhibit hypocrisy, an idea similar to that of the Freudian defense mechanism of reaction formation. The connection between self-righteousness and hypocrisy predates Freud's views, however, as evidenced by the 1899 book Good Mrs. Hypocrite: A Study in Self-Righteousness, by the pseudonymous author "Rita."
See also
Notes
- https://www.thefreedictionary.com/holier-than-thou
- Dictionary.com definition
- Fallows, James About self-rightiousness and Al Gore The Atlantic, Oct 13 2007
