Fanaticism Quote by Tim Crane
“I do not claim to have any developed or sophisticated views in political philosophy, but I think that one of the lessons of the last few hundred years of history is that the greatest threat to human prosperity and well-being is fanaticism and intolerance, even in the name of apparently laudable goals.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Oxford Philosophy Seminar, 2019
Fanaticism and intolerance threaten prosperity, even when cloaked in noble goals.
In simple terms: Intolerance harms society, even under good pretenses.
Key Takeaway
Promote tolerance and critical thinking.
Themes
politics
ethics
society
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
academic
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community building
- education
- activism
Key Concepts
philosophy
social psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can limit fanaticism?
- How do we distinguish noble goals from harmful means?
A Different Perspective
Balancing security and freedom is complex.
![“[Friedrich] Nietzsche said something marvellous, he said "Madness is not a consequence of uncertainty but of certainty", and this is fanaticism.” quote by Elie Wiesel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c8e/elie-wiesel-341_certainty_friedrich-nietzsche-said-something-marve_89498.jpg)
