Conscience Quote by Lev Shestov
““But nobody has ever yet called a philosopher "a hired conscience," though everybody gives the lawyer this nickname. Why this partiality?””
About This Quote
He notes that philosophers are never called “hired conscience” unlike lawyers, questioning why society treats them differently.
In simple terms: Philosophers lack the “hired conscience” label given to lawyers.
Key Takeaway
Question societal labels of professions.
Themes
philosophy
law
societal perception
Mood
inquisitive
critical
Type
philosophical
societal
When to use this quote
- public discourse
- education
- media representation
Key Concepts
ethics
professional identity
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are lawyers labeled differently?
- What does this reveal about societal values?
A Different Perspective
Labels can be oversimplified.
