Atheism Quote by Sam Harris
““There is no society in human history that ever suffered because its people became too reasonable.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Moral Landscape” (Chapter 5), 2010
Reasonable societies are not harmed by rationality; excess reason can be detrimental.
In simple terms: Too much reason can harm societies.
Key Takeaway
Balance reason with emotion.
Themes
reason
society
balance
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education reform
- public discourse
Key Concepts
rationalism
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- When does reason become harmful?
- How to balance logic and feeling?
A Different Perspective
May undervalue emotional intelligence.
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