Flesh Quote by Leon R. Kass
““Although not all flesh is forbidden, everything that is forbidden is flesh.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Ethics and the Body, 1996
Forbidden things are always flesh, but not all flesh is forbidden.
In simple terms: Forbidden things are flesh, but not all flesh is forbidden.
Key Takeaway
Question moral boundaries.
Themes
morality
bodily autonomy
law
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- medical ethics
- dietary choices
- religious practices
Key Concepts
ethics
philosophy
cultural studies
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes something forbidden?
- How do you differentiate flesh from moral status?
A Different Perspective
Moral judgments can be culturally relative.
