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“is the doctrine of objective value, the belief that certain attitudes are really true, and others really false, to the kind of thing the universe is and the kind of things we are.” quote by C.S. Lewis
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““is the doctrine of objective value, the belief that certain attitudes are really true, and others really false, to the kind of thing the universe is and the kind of things we are.””

C.S. Lewis

About This Quote

Source Book: The Abolition of Man, C.S. Lewis, 1943

It asserts that moral truths are objective, rooted in the nature of reality and humanity.

In simple terms: Moral truths are fixed by reality.

Key Takeaway

Recognize objective values.

Themes

ethics philosophy truth

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • education
  • policy making
  • personal decision making

Key Concepts

objectivism metaphysics human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we identify universal values?
  • What role does culture play?
A Different Perspective

Objective values can clash with cultural relativism.

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