Abolition Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
“What is wanted - whether this is admitted or not - is nothing less than a fundamental remolding, indeed weakening and abolition of the individual: one never tires of enumerating and indicating all that is evil and inimical, prodigal, costly, extravagant in the form individual existence has assumed hitherto, one hopes to manage more cheaply, more safely, more equitably, more uniformly if there exist only large bodies and their members.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Beyond Good and Evil, 1886
The drive to reshape society often treats individuals as expendable resources, aiming for efficiency over humanity.
In simple terms: Society seeks efficiency, ignoring human cost.
Key Takeaway
Balance efficiency with human dignity.
Themes
ethics
politics
individualism
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- corporate restructuring
- urban planning
- healthcare reform
Key Concepts
Utilitarianism
social engineering
dehumanization
Questions to Reflect On
- Is progress worth sacrificing individuality?
- What safeguards protect human worth?
A Different Perspective
Efficiency can erode personal freedoms and moral values.
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