Conscience Quote by Albert Camus
“By definition, a government has no conscience. Sometimes it has a policy, but nothing more.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Myth of Sisyphus", 1942
Governments operate without moral conscience, guided solely by policy.
In simple terms: Governments lack conscience.
Key Takeaway
Critically evaluate political motives.
Themes
politics
ethics
conscience
policy
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- voting
- activism
- public discourse
Key Concepts
political theory
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Can policies reflect ethics?
- How to hold governments accountable?
A Different Perspective
Not all governments are entirely amoral.
