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“That torture is wrong can never be the conclusion to any line of reasoning because it has to be a fundamental premise. Witnessing to the humanity of the other is the place where all moral reasoning must begin.” quote by Giles Fraser
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“That torture is wrong can never be the conclusion to any line of reasoning because it has to be a fundamental premise. Witnessing to the humanity of the other is the place where all moral reasoning must begin.”

Giles Fraser

About This Quote

Source Speech: Human Rights Lecture, 2019

Moral reasoning must start with recognizing the other's humanity, not with suffering as a premise.

In simple terms: Treat others as humans first.

Key Takeaway

Base ethics on empathy.

Themes

ethics humanity reasoning

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

ethical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • debates
  • policy making
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

moral philosophy human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can empathy replace law?
  • How to balance compassion with justice?
A Different Perspective

Empathy alone may not resolve deep systemic injustices.

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