The death of dogma is the birth of morality.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Kant links the decline of rigid doctrines to the rise of true moral autonomy.
- In plain terms
- When beliefs stop being dogma, real morality begins.
- What can you take from it?
- Morality requires freedom from rigid dogma.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What dogmas do you hold?
- Does freedom lead to morality?
Another view
Some believe structure and dogma are necessary for morality.
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