Doctrine Quote by Slavoj Žižek
“There is an initial modesty in Liberalism. Liberalism was not originally a doctrine of "man is the king." No, it was a very modest attempt to build a space where people could live together without slaughtering one another.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Parallax View, 2006
Liberalism originally sought modest coexistence, not domination, emphasizing shared space over hierarchy.
In simple terms: Liberalism aims for peaceful coexistence.
Key Takeaway
Promote modest, inclusive societies.
Themes
political theory
peace
coexistence
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community building
- conflict resolution
- education
Key Concepts
Social contract
ethical pluralism
Questions to Reflect On
- Can modest liberalism address systemic oppression?
- What limits exist in building shared spaces?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic view may overlook power imbalances.
