Another doctrine repugnant to Civill Society, is that…
“Another doctrine repugnant to Civill Society, is that whatsoever a man does against his Conscience, is Sinne ; and it dependeth on the presumption of making himself judge of Good and Evill. For a man's Conscience and his Judgement are the same thing, and as the Judgement, so also the Conscience may be erroneous.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He argues that conscience and judgment are identical, and both can be mistaken, making moral judgments subjective.
In simple terms: Conscience equals judgment, both can err.
Key Takeaway
Question moral certainty.
Themes
ethics
philosophy
subjectivity
law
Mood
skeptical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- judicial decisions
- ethical debates
- personal dilemmas
Key Concepts
moral relativism
human error
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate personal bias from moral truth?
- Can conscience be trusted in complex ethical issues?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on conscience may ignore external moral frameworks.