Acceptance Quote by Ellen Goodman
“I wonder whether our adoption of Shrink-ese as a second language, the move from religious phrases of judgment to secular words of acceptance, hasn't also produced a moral lobotomy. In the reluctance, the aversion to being judgmental, are we disabled from making any judgments at all?”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Moral Cost of Political Correctness, 2005
Adopting neutral language may dull our ability to make moral judgments, leading to ethical numbness.
In simple terms: Polite language can blunt moral judgment.
Key Takeaway
Balance respectful speech with critical thinking.
Themes
language
ethics
political correctness
judgment
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
opinion
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public discourse
- education
- media analysis
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
communication theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Are we losing moral clarity?
- How can we speak kindly yet judge wisely?
A Different Perspective
Over‑censorship can stifle necessary critique.
