Apocalypse Quote by Thomas Merton
“The end of the world will be legal.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The End of the World, 1975
Legal systems may eventually govern even the most catastrophic events.
In simple terms: The world’s end could become legal.
Consider ethical implications of extreme scenarios.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- disaster planning
- environmental policy
- technology regulation
- human rights
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What laws would govern a global catastrophe?
- How can we prepare ethically?
Legal frameworks may be insufficient for unprecedented crises.