Claims Quote by Judith Butler
“It seems to me that responsiveness is a better source for understanding what moral claims are and how they work upon us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Gender Trouble, Judith Butler, 1990
Responsiveness—how we react to situations—reveals the practical basis of moral claims and their impact on us.
In simple terms: How we respond shows what morals really mean.
Pay attention to reactions to understand morality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political debates
- personal decision making
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do reactions shape moral judgments?
- Can responsiveness replace reason?
Responsiveness alone may miss deeper principles.