Gregarious instinct#
Summary#
The gregarious instinct is the drive toward herd conformity that shapes moral valuations based on fear. It draws conclusions about what is dangerous to the community, branding as “evil” anything that elevates the individual above the herd—such as independent spirituality, the will to stand alone, or strong passions. This instinct promotes mediocrity of desires and self-equalizing dispositions, ultimately seeking a world where there is nothing more to fear.