Corporations Quote by William Gouge
““Corporations have neither bodies to be kicked, nor souls to be damned””
About This Quote
Source Treatise on Corporations, 1622 (historical text)
Corporations lack physical form and moral soul, so they cannot be punished or rewarded like individuals.
In simple terms: Corporations have no body or soul.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of moral accountability for entities.
Themes
ethics
law
corporate responsibility
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- Business regulation
- legal liability
- ethical decision‑making
- public policy
Key Concepts
Legal personhood
moral agency
Questions to Reflect On
- Should corporations be held to ethical standards?
- How can we ensure accountability without a soul?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring corporate impact can overlook collective responsibility.
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