Change Quote by Walter Lippmann
“Our conscience is not the vessel of eternal verities. It grows with our social life, and a new social condition means a radical change in conscience.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Public Opinion, Walter Lippmann, 1922
Conscience evolves with society; new social conditions reshape moral beliefs.
In simple terms: Morality changes as society changes.
Key Takeaway
Adapt ethics to current social context.
Themes
ethics
society
change
morality
history
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education reform
- community building
- media analysis
Key Concepts
social constructivism
historical relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when your conscience has shifted?
- What social changes most affect your values?
A Different Perspective
Assumes a universal moral baseline exists.
