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moral-absolutism absolutism moral
There is nothing quite like the moral absolutism of the young." -Hodge Cassandra Clare
moral-absolutism people usual
Their usual mistaken premise is that they affirm some consensus among people, at least among tame peoples, concerning certain moral principles, and then conclude that these principles must be unconditionally binding also for you and me-or conversely, they see that among different peoples moral valuations are necessarily different and infer from this that no morality is binding-both of which are equally childish. Friedrich Nietzsche
moral-absolutism practice political
It is possible that the distinction between moral relativism and moral absolutism has sometimes been blurred because an excessively consistent practice of either leads to the same practical result — ruthlessness in political life. Richard Hofstadter
moral-absolutism spheres physics
Relativity must replace absolutism in the realm of morals as well as in the spheres of physics and biology. Thomas Cochrane
absolutism world speech
Not only was one cartoonist gunned down, but riots erupted around the world, resulting in the deaths of scores. No one could say toward what positive social end, yet free speech absolutists were unchastened. Garry Trudeau
absolutism want moral
Moral relativism says morality is relative, not absolute, I want to show moral relativism, in its popular form, is logically incoherent. Peter Kreeft
absolutism stakes lost
I mourn for the stake which was lost at Richmond more deeply than I rejoice over that which was saved at Waterloo, Lord Acton
moral courageous obligation
I feel that it is our moral obligation to stand and to be courageous with these families, and particularly Cindy, that have become the conscience of this nation. Al Sharpton
moral manners pleasure
To offend is my pleasure; I love to be hated. Edmond Rostand
morality
Morality is but the vestibule of religion. Edwin Hubbel Chapin
moral compromise
It is a moral issue how we are going to treat workers. On these issues, these are moral issues, principled issues, where there aren't compromises. Edward Kennedy
moral-corruption indifference crime
The accomplice to the crime of corruption is frequently our own indifference. Bess Myerson
moral sock behave
It was time to pull my moral socks up and behave myself. Charlaine Harris
moral conformity resolve
All moral obligation resolves itself into the obligation of conformity to the will of God. Charles Hodge
morality credibility knows
Do you know why I have credibility? Because I don't exude morality. Bob Hawke
moral reluctance seems
We seem to be afflicted by a widespread and eroding reluctance to take any stand on any values, moral, behavioral or esthetic. Barbara Tuchman