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“To kill a man will be considered as disgusting [in the twentieth century] as we in this day consider it disgusting to eat one.” quote by Andrew Carnegie
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“To kill a man will be considered as disgusting [in the twentieth century] as we in this day consider it disgusting to eat one.”

Andrew Carnegie

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Source Speech: Carnegie Hall Lecture, 1910

Killing a person is now as abhorrent as eating one, reflecting evolving moral standards.

In simple terms: Moral norms have shifted dramatically.

Key Takeaway

Question and evolve our ethical judgments.

Themes

ethics societal change violence cultural norms

Mood

thoughtful provocative

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • lawmaking
  • education
  • public discourse
  • media representation

Key Concepts

moral relativism human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives changes in moral perception?
  • How do cultural contexts shape ethical views?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex cultural attitudes toward violence.

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