Morality is herd instinct in the individual.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Morality is herd instinct in the individual.
- In plain terms
- Personal morality stems from the instinctual behavior of groups.
- What can you take from it?
- Question whether your morals are truly personal or socially inherited.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much of your moral code is influenced by your community?
- Can you develop a morality apart from the herd?
Another view
Some moral intuitions may arise independently of herd behavior.
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