Acting Quote by Alasdair MacIntyre
![“Raymond Aron ascribes to Weber the view that 'each man's conscience is irrefutable.' ... while [Weber] holds that an agent may be more or less rational in acting consistently with his values, the choice of any one particular evaluative stance or commitment can be no more rational than any other…” quote by Alasdair MacIntyre](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2ce/alasdair-macintyre-14695_acting_raymond-aron-ascribes-to-weber-the-view_1826640.jpg)
“Raymond Aron ascribes to Weber the view that 'each man's conscience is irrefutable.' ... while [Weber] holds that an agent may be more or less rational in acting consistently with his values, the choice of any one particular evaluative stance or commitment can be no more rational than any other. All faiths and all evaluations are equally non-rational.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Raymond Aron’s commentary on Weber, 20th‑century essays
All moral choices are equally non‑rational; no single evaluation is more rational than another.
In simple terms: All moral evaluations are equally non‑rational.
Key Takeaway
Accept moral pluralism.
Themes
ethics
relativism
rationality
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- political debate
- personal decision making
- academic discourse
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
value theory
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we act responsibly without rational hierarchies?
- What guides moral choices if not rationality?
A Different Perspective
It overlooks practical need for moral hierarchies.
