Daily Archives: September 22, 2026

Divers Weights: How Symmetric Moral Judgment Becomes Self-Serving, with Vainglory as a Case Study: A White Paper

Posted on September 22, 2026 by nathanalbright

Abstract Moral vocabulary serves two purposes. It lets people examine themselves, and it lets them evaluate others. In its healthiest form a moral term does both with the same standard: the fault named in a rival is the same fault … Continue reading →

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Empty Glory: Vainglory as an Explanatory Category for Contemporary Behavior: A White Paper

Posted on September 22, 2026 by nathanalbright

Abstract Contemporary public discourse relies heavily on the word “narcissist” to explain self-promoting, attention-seeking, and contentious behavior. The term borrows clinical authority, yet it is usually applied without clinical basis and is directed mostly at disliked figures. This paper proposes … Continue reading →

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