Definitions Quote by Anthony Browne
“You can never have 'equality' between two things that are not equal by definition. And so, for example, you can have equality among 'people', but not between 'men' and 'women'.”
About This Quote
Equality applies only to entities that are fundamentally the same; comparing unequal categories leads to false equivalence.
In simple terms: Equality only works for truly comparable things.
Key Takeaway
Recognize true equivalence before judging.
Themes
equality
logic
gender
philosophy
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- educational curricula
- debates on gender equality
Key Concepts
categorical logic
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines equality in your context?
- How do we address inherent differences?
A Different Perspective
Social definitions of equality can be broader than strict logic.
![“The self is defined psychologically as the psychic totality of the individual. Anything that a [person] postulates as being a greater totality than [oneself] can become a symbol of the self. For this reason the symbol of the self is not always as total as the definition would require.” quote by Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/251/carl-jung-274_defined_the-self-is-defined-psychologically-as-t_7148.jpg)
