Reason Quote by Colin McGinn
“To me the ultimate sin was refusing to listen to reason.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Mysterious Flame, 1998
Rejecting reason is the gravest moral failing, as it undermines rational discourse and ethical judgment.
In simple terms: Ignoring reason is a serious sin.
Key Takeaway
Listen to reason.
Themes
ethics
reason
morality
philosophy
critical thinking
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- debate
- education
- policy making
- personal decision-making
Key Concepts
rationalism
moral responsibility
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure reason guides your choices?
- When is intuition appropriate over pure reason?
A Different Perspective
Reason can be clouded by emotion or bias.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
