Breeding Quote by Adolf Hitler
“The demand that defective people be prevented from propagating equally defective offspring is a demand of the clearest reason and if systematically executed represents the most humane act of mankind.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, Nazi Germany, 1930s
It argues that preventing people deemed defective from reproducing is rational and humane if carried out systematically.
In simple terms: Preventing reproduction of the "defective" is seen as logical and kind.
Key Takeaway
Consider the moral cost of eugenics.
Themes
eugenics
morality
human rights
public policy
Mood
somber
critical
Type
ethical
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public health policy
- population control
- genetic counseling
- legislation
- social engineering
Key Concepts
social Darwinism
ethics
state control
Questions to Reflect On
- Who decides what is "defective"?
- What safeguards prevent abuse?
A Different Perspective
The definition of "defective" is subjective and can be abused for oppression.
