Skip to content

Common Quote by Jonathan D. Morris

“We talk about democracy as if it's a safeguard for individual rights... Instead, it's become our way of intruding on rights, allegedly in the name of that most collectivist of concepts: The Common Good.” quote by Jonathan D. Morris
Download Open image
“We talk about democracy as if it's a safeguard for individual rights... Instead, it's become our way of intruding on rights, allegedly in the name of that most collectivist of concepts: The Common Good.”

Jonathan D. Morris

About This Quote

Source Article: Opinion piece on democracy, 2020

Democracy, once a protector of individual rights, is now used to justify collective intrusion under the guise of the Common Good.

In simple terms: Democracy can be twisted to limit freedoms for collective aims.

Key Takeaway

Guard against collective overreach that harms individual rights.

Themes

democracy rights collectivism common good

Mood

critical analytical concerned

Type

essay philosophical

When to use this quote

  • policy debates
  • legal reforms
  • civic education
  • public protests

Key Concepts

political philosophy civil liberties social contract

Questions to Reflect On

  • How should societies balance common good with personal freedoms?
  • What mechanisms can prevent democratic abuse?
A Different Perspective

Balancing collective welfare and individual liberty is complex.

2.2 out of 5 (5 ratings)

More Common quotes

Browse all 7,866 Common quotes