Bargains Quote by Theodor Adorno
“Philosophy ... must not bargain away anything of the emphatic concept of truth.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Essay: Truth and Bargaining, 1964
Philosophy must protect the absolute nature of truth without compromise.
In simple terms: Never compromise truth.
Uphold truth rigorously.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic discourse
- public debate
- legal reasoning
- media criticism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is compromise justified?
- How to balance truth with practical constraints?
Compromise may be necessary in pragmatic contexts.