Boundaries Quote by Leon Kass
“Once you put human life in human hands, you have started on a slippery slope that knows no boundaries.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Human Dignity, 2005
Placing human life under human control leads to unchecked moral erosion.
In simple terms: Human control risks moral decline.
Guard against overreaching authority.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- bioethics debates
- legal reforms
- medical decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits should be set on controlling life?
- How do we balance progress with ethical boundaries?
Human agency can be constrained by safeguards.