Atmosphere Quote by Corliss Lamont
“Since Humanism as a functioning credo is so closely bound up with the methods of reason and science, plainly free speech and democracy are its very lifeblood. For reason and scientific method can flourish only in an atmosphere of civil liberties.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Humanism and the Modern World, 1949
Humanism depends on free speech and democracy because reason and science need civil liberties to thrive.
In simple terms: Humanism needs free speech and democracy.
Key Takeaway
Protect civil liberties to nurture reason.
Themes
freedom
reason
science
democracy
Mood
defiant
optimistic
Type
political
educational
When to use this quote
- political activism
- academic research
- public debate
- media regulation
Key Concepts
humanism
civil rights
intellectual freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you defend free speech?
- What role does democracy play in scientific advancement?
A Different Perspective
Oppressive regimes can suppress both speech and scientific progress.
