Amorality Quote by Roger M. Keesing
““Ultimately amorality is immorality.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Social Anthropology, 1975
Moral judgments are inseparable from the values they embody; claiming immorality is itself a moral stance.
In simple terms: Immorality is a moral claim.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden moral assumptions.
Themes
ethics
philosophy
relativism
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- academic discourse
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
moral theory
normativity
cultural critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions underlie your moral judgments?
- Can something be truly amoral?
A Different Perspective
Labeling actions as immoral may ignore context.
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