Believe Quote by Jon Ronson
““we’re raised to believe that deep down everyone has a conscience.” At””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Psychopath Test”, Jon Ronson, 2011
Society teaches that everyone has a conscience, suggesting an assumed moral baseline that may mask individual differences.
In simple terms: Everyone is assumed to have a conscience.
Key Takeaway
Question assumed moral universals.
Themes
conscience
socialization
morality
assumption
Mood
inquisitive
analytical
skeptical
Type
sociological
psychological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- media
- personal relationships
- policy making
Key Concepts
sociology
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you truly believe everyone has a conscience?
- How do you define conscience?
A Different Perspective
The claim may overlook cultural variations in moral concepts.
