Character Quote by Sam Harris
“How can we encourage other human beings to extend their moral sympathies beyond a narrow locus? How can we learn to become mere human beings, shorn of any more compelling national, ethnic, or religious identity? We can be reasonable. It is in the very nature of reason to fuse cognitive and moral horizons. Reason is nothing less than the guardian of love.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Moral Landscape by Sam Harris, 2010
Reason can broaden our moral concern beyond narrow identities, urging us to see humanity as a whole.
In simple terms: Reason expands moral empathy beyond groups.
Use reason to foster universal compassion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- education
- interfaith dialogue
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can reason be applied in daily interactions?
- What obstacles hinder universal empathy?
Reason alone may not overcome deep-seated biases.