Character Quote by David Hume
“Morals and criticism are not so properly objects of the understanding as of taste and sentiment.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical essay: A Treatise of Human Nature, 1739
Moral judgments stem from feelings and taste, not pure rational understanding.
In simple terms: Morals arise from sentiment, not logic.
Key Takeaway
Recognize feelings shape moral views.
Themes
ethics
sentiment
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
theoretical
When to use this quote
- debates
- education
- personal decision‑making
Key Concepts
moral psychology
aesthetics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do emotions influence your judgments?
- Can reason ever fully guide morality?
A Different Perspective
Sentiment can be biased or culturally specific.
