Conclusion Quote by Giles Fraser
“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.”
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.
Base ethics on empathy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- debates
- policy making
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can empathy replace law?
- How to balance compassion with justice?
Empathy alone may not resolve deep systemic injustices.