Convenience Quote by Richard Dawkins
“If it is solely an evolutionary convenience, there is really no such thing as good or evil.”
About This Quote
The speaker argues that if morality is only evolutionary, then good and evil lack objective existence.
In simple terms: Evolutionary origins make morality subjective.
Key Takeaway
Question the basis of moral judgments.
Themes
ethics
evolution
philosophy
Mood
thought‑provoking
skeptical
Type
philosophical
debate
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal belief
- societal norms
Key Concepts
natural selection
moral relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- Is morality purely evolutionary?
- Can we find objective ethics beyond biology?
