Brainy-quotes Quote by Abhijit Naskar
““The worst thing about social conditioning is that it makes an individual of that society genuinely believe that he or she is being moral, while in reality, the person may be committing the worst kind of immoral atrocities ever.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Secret of the Soul, 2015
Social conditioning can blind people into believing they are moral while they commit grave immorality.
In simple terms: Society can make immoral actions seem moral.
Key Takeaway
Question your moral assumptions.
Themes
ethics
social influence
morality
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- Political activism
- corporate decision‑making
- personal ethics
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Cognitive bias
Moral relativism
Social conformity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your environment shape your ethics?
- Can you recognize hidden immorality?
A Different Perspective
Moral judgments are complex and context‑dependent.
