Allow Quote by Sam Harris
“Tolerance, openness to argument, openness to self-doubt, willingness to see other people's points of view - these are very liberal and enlightened values that people are right to hold, but we can't allow them to delude us to the point where we can't recognise people who are needlessly perpetrating human misery.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Moral Landscape, Sam Harris, 2010
Liberal values are vital, but must not blind us to clear harm.
In simple terms: Values guide, but must not obscure harm.
Key Takeaway
Balance openness with critical vigilance.
Themes
ethics
liberalism
critical thinking
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- politics
- media consumption
- community activism
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern genuine openness from naiveté?
- When should you challenge liberal ideals?
A Different Perspective
Excessive openness can enable denial of evident wrongdoing.
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