Good Quote by William Godwin
“If a thing be really good, it can be shown to be such.”
About This Quote
Source Book: An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice, 1793
If something is truly good, evidence can demonstrate its goodness objectively.
In simple terms: True goodness can be proven.
Key Takeaway
Seek proof before accepting claims of goodness.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
truth
logic
justice
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
skeptical
Type
philosophical
educational
critical.
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- ethical decision making
- education
- public debate
Key Concepts
moral epistemology
rationalism
evidence based reasoning
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria would you use to verify goodness?
- How do you handle claims that lack clear evidence?
A Different Perspective
Proof may be limited by perspective or incomplete data.
