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“Any pleasure that does no harm to other people is to be valued.” quote by Bertrand Russell
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“Any pleasure that does no harm to other people is to be valued.”

Bertrand Russell

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Source Book: Principles of Social Reconstruction by Bertrand Russell, 1916

Valuing pleasure is acceptable as long as it doesn't harm others, emphasizing ethical enjoyment.

In simple terms: Enjoy harmless pleasure.

Key Takeaway

Seek joy without hurting others.

Themes

ethics pleasure humanity

Mood

thoughtful balanced

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • social policies
  • entertainment choices
  • consumer habits

Key Concepts

utilitarianism moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess if a pleasure harms others?
  • Can pleasure be truly harmless?
A Different Perspective

Balancing personal pleasure with societal impact can be complex.

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