Science Quote by Osamu Dazai
““A science which is postulated on the assumption that human beings are avaricious through all eternity is utterly devoid of point (whether in problems of distribution or any other aspect) to a person who is not avaricious.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “No Longer Human”, 1948
Assuming all humans are forever greedy makes any theory about them meaningless.
In simple terms: Greed assumption empties theory.
Key Takeaway
Question universal assumptions about human nature.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
human nature
Mood
reflective
skeptical
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- economic policy
- psychology research
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
greed
assumptions
theory critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence contradicts universal greed?
- How does this affect moral philosophy?
A Different Perspective
Overlooks altruistic motivations.
