Deciding what to do Quote by Allen W. Wood
“Our procedures of deliberation are not ways of finding out independent moral truths but instead ways of "constructing" these truths, in the process of deciding what to do.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Moral Deliberation, 2008
Deliberation constructs moral truths rather than discovering pre‑existing ones.
In simple terms: Deliberation builds moral truths.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the role of discussion in ethics.
Themes
ethics
deliberation
truth
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- judicial decisions
- organizational ethics
- public debates
Key Concepts
Philosophy
social constructivism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do power dynamics shape moral outcomes?
- Can true objectivity be achieved?
A Different Perspective
Constructed truths can be biased by participants.
