Comfort Quote by Thomas Huxley
“Natural knowledge, seeking to satisfy natural wants, has found the ideas which can alone still spiritual cravings. I say that natural knowledge, in desiring to ascertain the laws of comfort, has been driven to discover those of conduct, and to lay the foundations of a new morality.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Ethics of Knowledge", 1865
Natural knowledge seeks comfort, leading to moral foundations and spiritual fulfillment.
In simple terms: Learning about the world builds morality.
Key Takeaway
Use knowledge to guide ethical actions.
Themes
knowledge
ethics
spirituality
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- personal development
Key Concepts
philosophy
science
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does scientific understanding shape your values?
- Can comfort be pursued without ethical compromise?
A Different Perspective
Knowledge alone may not change behavior.
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