I do not see why the axiom of Prudence should not be questioned, when it conflicts with present inclination, on a ground… — Henry Sidgwick Copy Share Image
Reason shows me that if my happiness is desirable and good, the equal happiness of any other person must be equally desirable. — Henry Sidgwick Copy Share Image
Society is like a schoolmaster who estimates boys according to their conformity to a standard that is easiest for running a school. — Henry Sidgwick Copy Share Image
I do not see why the axiom of Prudence should not be questioned, when it conflicts with present inclination, on a ground similar to… — Henry Sidgwick Copy Share Image
We think so because all other people think so; Or because-or because-after all, we do think so; Or because we were told so, and… — Henry Sidgwick Copy Share Image
“For we conceive it as the aim of a philosopher, as such, to do somewhat more than define and formulate the common normal opinions… — Henry Sidgwick Copy Share Image
“Truthspeaking is only valuable as a means to the preservation of society: only if it be admitted that it is valuable on this ground… — Henry Sidgwick Copy Share Image
Reason shows me that if my happiness is desirable and good, the equal happiness of any other person must be equally desirable. — Henry Sidgwick Copy Share Image
One has to kill a few of one’s natural selves to let the rest grow — a very painful slaughter of innocents. — Henry Sidgwick Copy Share Image
