Conscience Quote by Adolf Hitler
“Conscience is a Jewish invention.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Propaganda Broadcast, 1939
Claiming conscience as a cultural construct to delegitimize moral objections.
In simple terms: Conscience is portrayed as a cultural invention.
Key Takeaway
Question the origins of moral standards.
Themes
morality
culture
political rhetoric
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political propaganda
- ethical debates
- cultural criticism
- ideological indoctrination
Key Concepts
social constructivism
ethical relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines universal conscience?
- How do cultures shape moral judgments?
A Different Perspective
Such statements can be used to justify immoral actions.
