Allegiance Quote by Alasdair MacIntyre
“Modern systematic politics, whether liberal, conservative, radical, or socialist, simply has to be rejected from a standpoint that owes genuine allegiance to the tradition of the virtues; for modern politics itself expresses in its institutional forms a systematic rejection of that tradition”
About This Quote
Source Book: After Virtue by Alasdair MacIntyre, 1981
Modern politics, regardless of ideology, often rejects traditional virtues, undermining moral foundations.
In simple terms: Modern politics abandons virtue.
Key Takeaway
Re‑embrace traditional virtues in public life.
Themes
politics
virtue
tradition
morality
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- civic education
- community leadership
Key Concepts
ethical theory
political philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can virtues be updated for modern societies?
- What role do institutions play in preserving virtue?
A Different Perspective
Some argue tradition can be exclusionary.
