Ability Quote by David E. Cooper
“The aim of dis-incumbence is a hubristic one, for it requires confidence in the ability of men and women to live in the belief that nothing they do can, in the end, be justified by anything. That's a belief that it is easy to proclaim in seminar rooms or pubs, but not one that people could actually live with.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Ethics of Disincumbence, David E. Cooper, 2018
He argues that expecting people to live without justification is unrealistic, as confidence in such a belief is hubristic.
In simple terms: Living without justification is unrealistic.
Key Takeaway
Question hubristic expectations.
Themes
ethics
philosophy
human nature
confidence
hubris
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- academic seminars
- public debates
- personal decision-making
Key Concepts
existentialism
moral responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Can societies thrive without shared justifications?
- What alternatives exist to hubristic confidence?
A Different Perspective
May overlook human need for meaning.
