Average Quote by John Dall
“Good and evil, right and wrong were invented for the ordinary average man, the inferior man, because he needs them.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Discussion, 1960s, Hollywood
The statement suggests moral concepts are created for average or inferior people to provide guidance, implying they are artificial constructs.
In simple terms: Morality is portrayed as a tool for ordinary people.
Key Takeaway
Question the origins and purpose of moral judgments.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
social constructs
Mood
inquisitive
critical
Type
philosophical
contemplative
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- academic debate
- ethical training
Key Concepts
moral relativism
cultural conditioning
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do all societies need invented morals?
- Can morality exist without being 'invented'?
A Different Perspective
The view may ignore innate moral intuitions and cross-cultural commonalities.
