Being responsible Quote by Gilles Deleuze
“As for being responsible or irresponsible, we don't recognize those notions, they're for policemen and courtroom psychiatrists.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1990, Philosophical Dialogue
Traditional moral labels like responsible or irresponsible are irrelevant to philosophical analysis.
In simple terms: Moral labels are not useful here.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about responsibility.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
language
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- academic discourse
- legal theory
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
ontological critique
social constructs
psychiatry
Questions to Reflect On
- How do labels shape behavior?
- When are they necessary?
A Different Perspective
Labels can be useful in law and everyday life.
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