Amor Quote by Jostein Gaarder
““No podemos probar con la razón como debemos actuar. Actuar responsablemente no equivale a agudizar la razón, sino a agudizar los sentimientos. Según Hume, no va en contra de la razón el preferir la destrucción del mundo entero a tener un rasguño en un dedo. (...) Nunca se absuelve a alguien por haber carecido de sentimientos.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Sophie's World, 1991
Reason alone cannot dictate moral action; emotions also shape ethical choices, even when they conflict with rationality.
In simple terms: Reason and feeling both guide morality.
Key Takeaway
Consider both mind and heart in decisions.
Themes
ethics
emotion
reason
Mood
thoughtful
philosophical
Type
literary
ethical
When to use this quote
- ethical dilemmas
- personal relationships
- policy making
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
psychology
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do emotions influence your judgments?
- Can reason and feeling coexist peacefully?
A Different Perspective
Pure rationalism may ignore human experience.
