Local Prejudice Quote by Robert A. Heinlein
““Another common error is to identify ‘Apollonian’ with ‘good’—merely because our most respectable sects are all rather Apollonian in ritual and precept. Mere local prejudice.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Notion of the Apollonian, 1970
Identifying Apollonian with good reflects cultural bias, ignoring its complex nature.
In simple terms: Apollonian isn’t always good.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about moral labels.
Themes
culture
philosophy
bias
ethics
religion
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- religious rituals
- social criticism
Key Concepts
Apollonian
Dionysian
cultural relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do cultural biases shape moral judgments?
- Can a concept be both good and flawed?
A Different Perspective
Moral labels can oversimplify nuanced concepts.
