Justice Quote by Aldous Huxley
““As though you could use violent, unjust means and achieve peace and justice! Means determine ends; and must be like the ends proposed. Means intrinsically different from the ends proposed achieve ends like themselves, not like those they were meant to achieve.””
About This Quote
The passage argues that using violent or unjust means cannot legitimately achieve peace or justice, because the means themselves become ends, undermining the intended outcome.
In simple terms: Unjust means corrupt the goal.
Key Takeaway
Means must align with desired ends.
Themes
ethics
politics
philosophy
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy formulation
- activist strategy
Key Concepts
means‑ends justification
moral integrity
Practical Applications
- evaluate tactics for ethical consistency
Questions to Reflect On
- Can a violent act ever be morally justified for a just cause?
- How do we assess when means become ends?
A Different Perspective
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