I doubt not, but from self-evident Propositions, by…
“I doubt not, but from self-evident Propositions, by necessary Consequences, as incontestable as those in Mathematics, the measures of right and wrong might be made out.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Logical reasoning can derive moral standards from self‑evident truths, similar to mathematical proofs.
In simple terms: Reason can define right and wrong.
Use logical foundations for ethics.
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When to use this quote
- legal theory
- educational curricula
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can all moral truths be proven logically?
- What limits reason in ethics?
Moral judgments also rely on cultural context and emotion.