Daniel Batson

OK, so, you know, researchers have studied a phenomenon known as a moral hypocrisy.

Psychologist C. Daniel Batson and colleagues published research in 1999 about how people can preserve an image of themselves as moral even when their behavior doesn't match their stated standards.

It suggests our desire to view ourselves as good can affect how we judge our actions.

Wait, so you're saying somebody could think they're exceptionally moral, right? even while mistreating people?