Done Quote by Immanuel Kant
“Better the whole people perish than that injustice be done”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: Perpetual Peace, 1795
Moral duty demands preventing injustice, even at great personal cost.
In simple terms: Prevent injustice at any cost.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize justice over personal safety.
Themes
ethics
justice
duty
Mood
serious
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- human rights advocacy
- civil disobedience
Key Concepts
moral absolutism
deontological ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it justified to risk oneself for justice?
- What limits exist for moral absolutism?
A Different Perspective
Rigid adherence may cause unnecessary sacrifice.
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