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What does it mean?
One should pursue truth and correctness rather than mere tradition.
In plain terms
Follow what is right, not just what is normal.
What can you take from it?
Question established norms.

Where it applies

  • moral dilemmas
  • cultural change
  • personal choices

Putting it to work

  • challenge outdated rules
  • verify moral grounds
  • act on principle

Questions to consider

  • When have you broken a rule because it felt wrong?
  • Is tradition always wrong to question?

Another view

Tradition often provides stability that pure reason might ignore.

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