Corporations Quote by Karen Joy Fowler
“I'm unclear on the definition of person the courts have been using. Something that sieves out dolphins but lets corporations slide on through.”
About This Quote
Critiques vague legal definitions of personhood that exclude nonhuman entities while allowing corporations to evade accountability.
In simple terms: Legal personhood excludes some beings, includes corporations.
Key Takeaway
Question and clarify personhood definitions.
Themes
law
ethics
personhood
corporate power
environment
Mood
critical
inquisitive
concerned
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- environmental policy
- corporate regulation
- legal reform
- activism
- academic debate
Key Concepts
jurisprudence
anthropocentrism
rights discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria should define a "person"?
- How can law balance corporate rights and ecological stewardship?
A Different Perspective
Legal systems may resist redefining entrenched concepts.
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